Description
A vibrant pasta salad bursting with colorful veggies and a tangy dressing, perfect for a fresh and exciting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ large green bell pepper, diced
- ½ large red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small can sliced black olives (3.5 oz), drained
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives.
- In another bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top; toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can sit in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg