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Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad

A vibrant cold pasta salad made with bow tie pasta, fresh vegetables, mozzarella, basil, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. Prepare vegetables and add to a large bowl with cooled pasta.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

For best results, toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.