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bow tie pasta salad recipe

Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Amanda Hartwellen
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A colorful bow tie pasta salad made with cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, spinach, and pesto – perfect for parties or meal prep.


Ingredients

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12 ounces bow tie pasta

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved

1 cup spinach, chopped

1/2 cup basil, chopped

3 tablespoons pesto

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Boil salted water and cook pasta slightly past al dente.

2. Drain, rinse, and cool pasta with olive oil.

3. Whisk pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice.

4. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, cheese, spinach, and basil.

5. Add dressing, toss gently, season, and chill before serving.

Notes

Store up to 5 days.

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.

Best served cold.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 236
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg