Description
This Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. It features tender bow tie pasta tossed with a medley of colorful vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Veggies:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and basil.
- Add Dressing: Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- This salad can be customized with your favorite veggies or protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
