Bow Tie Pasta Salad – Perfect Cold Side for Parties
A fresh, colorful pasta salad featuring bow tie pasta, crisp vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette — perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz bow tie (farfalle) pasta
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cucumber, diced
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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¼ red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup black olives, sliced
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Notes
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Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Let cool.
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Prepare dressing: whisk all ingredients until emulsified.
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In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, olives, feta, and herbs.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving.