Description
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines colorful ingredients for a delightful meal. Perfectly suited for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light main course, this salad features tender bow tie pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and creamy bocconcini cheese, all brought together with a flavorful pesto dressing. It’s easy to prepare in just 25 minutes and can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the fridge for up to five days, making it an excellent choice for meal prep. With endless customization options, this salad will surely bring joy to your table!
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
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until slightly past al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil. Let 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.
- Add the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg