Light And Easy Bow Tie Pasta Salad Food

LIGHT AND EASY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta until al dente.
• In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk or shake lemon juice, olive oil, mustard and minced garlic until well combined.
• Drain bow tie pasta and rinse with cold water to shock the noodles.
• In a large serving bowl, toss drained pasta with dressing, feta, cherry tomatoes and basil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until serving (recommend 2+ hours to allow the pasta salad dressing to marinate the bowtie pasta).

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile boil pasta in salted water per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Add broccoli, bell peppers and onions to a sheet tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Roast for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are caramelized and tender.
• Combine all the Italian dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk to combine. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle in about 1/2 the dressing adding more as needed.
• Serve immediately with parmesan cheese on top! Season to taste with salt and pepper.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Toss tomatoes, cucumber,black olives, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, gently toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and Mozzarella cheese.
• Chill for 2-3 hours so flavors can blend.