Description
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a colorful and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light meal. Featuring fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a simple yet flavorful pesto dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with taste. In just 25 minutes, you can create a delightful dish that serves well as a side or a main course. Its versatility makes it ideal for meal prepping; it keeps well in the fridge for up to five days. Enjoy the combination of textures and flavors in every bite!
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 the pasta and toss with olive oil; let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, onion, cheese, spinach, and basil; mix well.
- Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg