Lemon Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Makes 8 side dish servings

2 bunches scallions

7 T extra virgin olive oil

4T fresh lemon juice

3 T whole grain mustard

2 garlic cloves minced

2 t grated lemon peel

12 oz. penne pasta

2 cups small cherry tomatoes halved

1.5 cups chopped red bell peppers

1.5 cups crumbled goat cheese

1 cup chopped grilled scallions

Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse pasta with cold water to cool quickly and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add tomatoes, bell peppers, feta cheese and green onions. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.