Description
A refreshing Bow Tie Pasta Salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings, combining vibrant veggies and a flavorful dressing for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Bow Tie Pasta
Spinach
Tomato
Basil
Cheese
Red Onion
Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, baby spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, bocconcini cheese, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine everything thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with any seasonal vegetables you love or switch up the cheese for a different flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (~1–1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Bow Tie Pasta Salad, pasta salad, cold pasta, summer salad, quick salad