Description
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that makes any meal feel special. Bursting with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, spinach, and creamy bocconcini cheese, this salad is coated in a zesty pesto dressing that ties all the flavors together. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or meal prep, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Whether served as a side or a light main course, this vibrant salad is sure to impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup basil
- Pesto
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until slightly past al dente; drain.
- Rinse pasta with cold water to cool; toss with olive oil.
- Whisk together pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, onion, cheese, spinach, and basil.
- Pour dressing over salad; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg