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A colorful pasta salad with bell peppers, onions, and basil served in a green bowl, next to a plate of lemon slices.

Summer Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe

Jillian Updegraff

Serve up this bright and herbaceous pasta salad at your next summer soiree or weeknight dinner.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Ingredients

12 oz. bow tie farfalle pasta
1 cup mozzarella pearls drained
1 cup mixed cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup bell peppers finely diced
½ cup English cucumber diced
½ cup red onion finely diced
¼ cup black olives sliced (optional)
¼ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
½ cup Garlic Expressions dressing + extra if needed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and fresh herbs.
Drizzle the Garlic Expressions dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with shaved Parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired. Serve chilled.

Keyword pasta salad, summer

Summer Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe

Salads of All Sorts

Summer Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

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