Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring bow tie pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle)
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz Mozzarella Balls
- ½ cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Veggies: Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the veggies, mozzarella balls, and basil. Drizzle dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for at least an hour for the best flavor.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. This salad keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg