Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad packed with seasonal vegetables, aromatic herbs, and bow tie pasta for a delightful dish that fits any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese or Mozzarella Balls
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, torn
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Drain and Rinse: Drain the cooked pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down and stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Veggies: Dice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Ingredients Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and torn basil. Toss gently to combine.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, letting it sit for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Combine Everything: Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and veggies, tossing gently to coat. Top with crumbled feta or mozzarella balls.
- Taste & Adjust: Taste your pasta salad and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra basil leaves or feta for presentation. Can be made ahead for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, colorful salad, summer salad, vegetarian recipe, bow tie pasta