Monica's Penne Pasta Salad

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I created this pasta salad while i was a student at penn state university. Inexpensive, healthy, delicious and is just as tasty as a leftover. You may add sliced chicken or turkey breast for a one dish meal!!!

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Steps

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Boil pasta and cook till al dente.

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Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil.

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Let cool slightly.

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Add vegetables , oil , vinegar , and toss with cooked pasta.

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Add romano cheese.

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Salt / pepper to taste.

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Add cooked chicken / turkey breast.

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Refridgerate for at least 15-30 minutes.

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You may need to add more oil or vinegar depending on how moist you desire the salad to be.

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You may also replace the balsamic vinegar with any vinegar you prefer.

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Ingredients

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whole wheat penne, red pepper, yellow pepper, green pepper, red onion, roma tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper, romano cheese, balsamic vinegar, chicken