Summer Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe
Serve up this bright and herbaceous pasta salad at your next summer soiree or weeknight dinner.
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.