Description
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a delightful and colorful dish that brings together fresh ingredients for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or as a light meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile and customizable. With cherry tomatoes, spinach, and bocconcini cheese combined with a zesty pesto dressing, this salad promises to please any crowd. Plus, it stores well in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prep or easy lunches throughout the week. Enjoy this vibrant pasta salad alone or pair it with grilled meats for an unforgettable meal.
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 and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil; cool to room temperature.
- 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 the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg