Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (4 cups) bow tie pasta, dry
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved
- 1 cup spinach, packed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, bocconcini cheese, chopped spinach, and basil in a large bowl. Give it a good mix!
- Whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a smaller bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss everything until it’s evenly coated with that delicious sauce.
- Serve your pasta salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This pasta salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or a veggie platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer salad, bow tie pasta, easy salad, picnic recipe