Description
A refreshing Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad loaded with vibrant vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and let it cool.
- Mix the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
- Dress the mixture with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using fresh ingredients will enhance the salad’s flavor. Let it sit for a while before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg