Mushroom Pasta Salad With Cherry Tomatoes Food

MUSHROOM PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• 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.

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and season generously with kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook just until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse lightly with cold water. Set aside to cool.
• While the pasta is cooking, drain the mozzarella balls then cut in half. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to a mixing bowl with the mozzarella balls. Add the cooled pasta and slivered basil.
• In a small bowl or mason jar with a lid, add the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well then drizzle over the pasta. Toss to coat and taste for seasoning. The salad is best after about 30 minutes and can be refrigerated for 3 days.

CHERRY TOMATO AND MUSHROOM SAUTE

Steps:

• In large nonstick frypan, melt margarine over medium high heat, cook garlic and mushrooms, shaking pan, for 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, oregano and thyme, cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes are heated throough and mushroom are tender.
• (Can be prepared an hour or two in advance and reheated).
• Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste.