Bowtie Pasta Salad
Fresh and flavorful bowtie pasta salad made with mozzarella balls, sweet mini peppers, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and herbs. The perfect easy side dish for summer!
Servings: 6
Calories: 153kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta farfalle
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 ½ cups mini mozzarella balls drained
- 1 cup sweet mini peppers sliced thin
- ⅓ cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down.
Prep the ingredients
- While the pasta cooks, slice the tomatoes and mini peppers, and chop the herbs if you haven't already.
Toss it all together
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and peppers. Add the pesto and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Add the herbs
- Stir in the fresh basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired for a little zing.
Chill & serve
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2086IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg