Description
A delightful Italian pasta salad made with bow tie pasta, fresh veggies, and Italian dressing, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
- Bow Tie Pasta
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Balls
- Cucumber
- Red Onion
- Italian Dressing
- Olives (optional)
- Bell Peppers (optional)
- Salami (optional)
- Fresh Basil or Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt.
- Add bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 10-12 minutes).
- While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and any optional add-ins.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chopped veggies, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and mix well.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about an hour before serving.
Notes
Make the salad ahead of time for better flavor. Hold off on adding fresh ingredients until serving to keep them vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg