Description
A light and refreshing bow tie pasta salad tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette dressing, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces farfalle pasta
Dressing:
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Additional Ingredients:
- 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 11 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 leaves basil, sliced thin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook farfalle pasta in boiling water until al dente.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, and garlic.
- Rinse Pasta: Drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
- Toss Ingredients: In a serving bowl, combine pasta, dressing, feta, tomatoes, and basil.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Substitutions: Explore variations with different pasta shapes, cheeses, and tomatoes.
- Tips: Cook pasta al dente, shock with cold water, and allow to cool before dressing.
- Marinate: For best flavor, let the salad sit for a few hours before serving.
- To Store: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 167mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
