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Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or light meals. This colorful salad combines fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, basil, and bocconcini cheese, all tossed in a zesty pesto dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved
  • 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. In a small bowl, mix pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bocconcini cheese, spinach, and basil.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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