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Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad

A fresh and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta salad made with bow tie pasta, vegetables, mozzarella, and zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz bow tie pasta
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 0.75 cup black olives sliced
  • 0.33 cup red onion diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
Dressing
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine pasta with vegetables, cheese, and basil.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tastes best after chilling and can be customized with proteins or vegetables.