Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Bow Tie Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and briny black olives, this pasta salad is as vibrant as it is delicious. Tossed with tender bow tie pasta, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and zesty Italian dressing, it’s a refreshing and satisfying dish that comes together in just 25 minutes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous flavor, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or weekday lunches. Serve it chilled, and let the bold flavors shine. Quick, easy, and irresistibly tasty, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bow tie pasta
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cups black olives (sliced)
• 0.75 cups feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.75 cups Italian dressing
• 0.25 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 4

Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything well to combine and ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a final stir. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped parsley or a sprinkle of feta cheese. Enjoy chilled!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1169.7 grams (1169.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1371

Total Fat 110.00g	141%
Saturated Fat 38.40g	192%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.90g
Cholesterol 160mg	53%
Sodium 6369mg	277%
Total Carbohydrate 69.80g	25%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 37.60g
Protein 36.80g	74%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1247mg	96%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 2095mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 19.7%