Description
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together fresh ingredients for a delightful explosion of flavor. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or light lunches, this easy-to-make salad features bow tie pasta paired with cherry tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil—each bite bursting with freshness. Not only is it versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish, but it’s also ideal for meal prep, storing well in the fridge for up to five days. Customize it to suit your taste by adding proteins or alternative dressings, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
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
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until slightly past al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg