Bow Tie Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this refreshing Bow Tie Salad is a vibrant medley of tender farfalle pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny black olives, brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a light lunch, this easy-to-make pasta salad comes together in just 25 minutes and can be prepared ahead for ultimate convenience. With a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a hint of oregano, every bite delivers a balance of bright, savory, and herbaceous notes. Serve this chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Keywords: Bow Tie Salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, fresh summer salad, easy pasta recipe.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon 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. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, black olives, and chopped parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and toss to mix.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1087.3 grams (1087.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2615 |
| Total Fat 133.70g | 171% |
| Saturated Fat 46.70g | 234% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium 4673mg | 203% |
| Total Carbohydrate 289.80g | 105% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.10g | 68% |
| Total Sugars 20.10g | |
| Protein 79.60g | 159% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1384mg | 106% |
| Iron 13mg | 73% |
| Potassium 1517mg | 32% |
Source of Calories