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Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Delicious Bow Tie Pasta Salad for Effortless Summer Meals

Enjoy a vibrant Bow Tie Pasta Salad that's perfect for summer gatherings or busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bow Tie Pasta Can use gluten-free bow tie pasta
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with arugula or Swiss chard
For the Cheese
  • 8 ounces Bocconcini Cheese Cubed; omit for dairy-free version
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Can use dairy-free pesto
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Preparing the Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions for 11–13 minutes, or until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water to halt the cooking process.
  4. Chop the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, and cube the bocconcini cheese.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, onion, bocconcini, and spinach.
  6. Drizzle pesto and olive oil over the salad and gently mix to combine.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently once more.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.

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