Colorful Bow Tie Pasta Salad
A vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make bow tie pasta salad, packed with fresh vegetables, creamy bocconcini, and a light pesto dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 12 oz Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle)
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
- 1 cup Spinach fresh, chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil chopped
Cheese and Dressing
- 1 cup Bocconcini Cheese halved or quartered
- 3 tbsp Pesto
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, chop the spinach, and chop the basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, spinach, basil, and bocconcini cheese. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or olives. This salad is perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge.
