Smoked Mozzarella and Penne Salad from Whole Foods

This is my favorite thing on the salad bar at Whole Foods! I don't think I can survive a week without it....

Smoked Mozzarella Salad with Penne

Ingredients
THE PARMESAN DRESSING
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 and 1/2 tsp.)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine in food processor and pulse until smooth.

THE SALAD
1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
2 cups packed baby spinach, washed and stemmed
2 small jarred roasted red pepper, diced
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella cheese, dicedDirections

TO PREPARE THE SALAD
Combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers, and smoked mozzarella. Toss with the dressing.

Vegan Pimento Cheese

Vegan Pimento Cheese

Careful this stuff is addictive when spread on Ciabbata bread with a little cucumber, onion, tomato, and spinach leaves.

80z vegan cream cheese or real cream cheese

70z roasted red bell peppers

1-2 cloves of garlic minced

1/4 cup chopped red onion

dash of hot sauce

salt and pepper

Place in food processor and mix well. Chill in fridge for at least 30 mins for flavors to mingle. Enjoy!