Description
This Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. Packed with colorful veggies, tangy dressing, and tender pasta, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Veggies: In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the veggie mixture, pour dressing over it, and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or your favorite veggies.
- This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg