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Bow Tie Pasta Salad
A vibrant and fresh pasta salad combining colorful vegetables, cheese, and a flavorful pesto dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese halved
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped
- 0.5 cup basil finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 lemon lemon juice
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and let cool.
- Mix pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, onion, cheese, spinach, and basil in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan before serving.