Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Halved Baby Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 2 small Zucchini, thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1 small Red Bell Pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Kernels
  • 1 cup Diced Firm, Ripe Fresh Peaches (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced Green Onions
  • 1 (8-oz.) package Penne Pasta*
  • 2 cups Shredded Smoked Chicken (about 10 oz.)

Vinaigrette

  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped Fresh basil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Toss together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, and let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions. Add hot cooked pasta and chicken to tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter. *1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini may be substituted

Cook the pasta al dente (1 or 2 minutes shorter than package directions specify) so it holds its shape when tossed with the vegetables and vinaigrette.