Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Elevate your dining experience with our vibrant Bow Tie Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and color. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or a light lunch, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. The delightful combination of juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini cheese, and aromatic basil makes every bite a treat. Plus, it’s ideal for meal prep, keeping fresh in the fridge for up to five days. Enjoy this versatile dish as a side or make it the star of your meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta (dry)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese (halved)
- 1 cup spinach (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup basil (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted water until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil; allow to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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