Description
A quick and forgiving pasta salad that is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, combining bow tie pasta with fresh ingredients and Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Pasta and Dressing
- 12 oz Bow tie (farfalle) pasta (Cook according to package instructions.)
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing (Can substitute with other vinaigrettes.)
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved.)
- 1 cup Cucumber (Chopped.)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (Chopped.)
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper (Chopped.)
- 1/2 cup Black olives (Sliced.)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (Cubed or shredded.)
Protein
- 3/4 cup Salami or pepperoni (Chopped.)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste (Adjust to preference.)
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami or pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, yellow bell pepper, black olives, and mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chilling
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.
Notes
Cook the pasta a minute less than package time if you plan to chill it long. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Adjust dressing as needed if the pasta absorbs too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Italian