Description
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines bow tie pasta with crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty bell peppers, all tossed in a rich balsamic dressing. This versatile salad is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a quick weeknight dinner. With its vibrant flavors and textures, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it chilled for the best experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 each red, yellow, and green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- ? cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables in the bowl. Toss well to coat with dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg