Bow Tie Pasta Salad
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad featuring bow tie pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the bow tie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.