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Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad

A vibrant and satisfying dish featuring tender bow tie pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and zesty olives, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz bow tie pasta Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing For tossing the salad.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Begin by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add 8 oz of bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the olives, and dice the red onion.
Combining the Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, sliced black olives, diced red onion, and chopped basil.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Drizzle 1/2 cup of Italian dressing over the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss until well coated.
Chilling
  1. Ideally, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For best texture, enjoy cold. For warm, gently reheat with a splash of dressing.