Awesome Bow Tie Pasta Salad 🥗
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
This refreshing and light Awesome Bow Tie Pasta Salad is perfect for a quick meal or a side dish at any gathering. Bursting with flavors from fresh green onions, tangy feta cheese, and juicy tomatoes, this salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. It’s incredibly versatile, allowing for personalization with ingredients like cherry tomatoes or black olives. Ideal for those hot summer days or any time you crave a satisfying yet effortless dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) bow tie pasta
- 2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 medium-sized fresh tomatoes, chopped
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 361.5
- Fat: 14.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
- Sodium: 270.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.3g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 11.8g
Instructions:
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add the bow tie pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to cool down quickly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the sliced green onions, crumbled feta cheese, chopped tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill: Cover the pasta salad and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to become thoroughly chilled.
- Serve: Once chilled, remove the pasta salad from the refrigerator and give it a gentle toss. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper or dried herbs like oregano or basil over the salad before serving.
- If you prefer a more robust flavor, consider marinating the salad in the refrigerator overnight. This will allow the ingredients to absorb the flavors more deeply.
- To make this salad even heartier, you can add other ingredients such as diced cucumber, bell peppers, or black olives.
- Ensure the pasta is completely cooled down before adding the other ingredients to prevent them from wilting or becoming too warm.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just give it a quick toss before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors.
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of this Awesome Bow Tie Pasta Salad, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weekday dinner or a backyard barbecue with friends and family. Enjoy the simplicity and freshness of this delightful dish! 🌟
