Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

Name: 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 Parmesan Vinaigrette; 2 (8-oz.) package penne pasta*; 1/3 cups shredded smoked chicken (about 10 oz.); 1/3 cup torn fresh basil; cup torn fresh cilantro

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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. Ripe for riffs, the salad is also delicious with cheese-filled tortellini.

By Southern Living Editors

Updated on May 27, 2020

Yield:

8 to 10 servings

Farmers' Market Pasta Salad — Hector Manuel Sanchez

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 Parmesan Vinaigrette
2 (8-oz.) package penne pasta*
1/3 cups shredded smoked chicken (about 10 oz.)
1/3 cup torn fresh basil
cup torn fresh cilantro

Directions

Toss together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, and let stand 10 minutes.
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, and top with basil and cilantro.
*1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini may be substituted.