Description
This vibrant Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and flavors, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, attending a potluck, or enjoying a light lunch, this colorful salad will impress with its eye-catching presentation and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup basil
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil; let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil.
- Pour dressing over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg