Description
A delightful and colorful Bow Tie Pasta Salad featuring tender pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini cheese, and fresh greens, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (4 cups) bow tie pasta, dry
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved
- 1 cup spinach, packed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, vegetarian, colorful salad, summer dish, easy salad
