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mushroom pasta salad with cherry tomatoes

(1 rating)
Kattyw avatar
Recipe by
Kathy W
@Kattyw
New Carlisle, OH

This is a light, refreshing salad that can be used as a side or a main dish. It's easy to fix. Great for a picnic or carry in. Note: Prep time does not include marinate time. Adapted from a recipe in Pasta Cooking

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mushroom pasta salad with cherry tomatoes

  • 8 oz
    mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 8 oz
    cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz
    pasta, mini penne or any shaped pasta of your choice
  • DRESSING
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    lemon juice (start with 3 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp
    (heaping) chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp
    chopped fresh parsley or 1/2 t dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    or so sugar, to taste (or omit if you prefer a tangier dressing)

How To Make mushroom pasta salad with cherry tomatoes

  • 1
    Place sliced mushrooms in a large bowl.
  • 2
    Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Add to mushrooms and gently mix to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate at least 1 hour.
  • 3
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • 4
    Add cold pasta and halved cherry tomatoes to mushrooms and lemon dressing. Mix well to coat. Serve at room temperature or chill if you prefer.
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