Description
This vibrant Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a quick meal prep option. Bursting with flavors from juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy bocconcini cheese, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare in just 25 minutes. Perfect served cold or at room temperature, it’s versatile enough to be enjoyed as a light lunch or paired with grilled proteins for a satisfying dinner. Make it ahead of time and let the flavors meld together for an even tastier dish. Enjoy this refreshing pasta salad that everyone will love!
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 fresh 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 according to package directions 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 until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil; stir gently.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg