Bow Tie Pasta Salad
This quick and easy Bow-Tie Pasta Salad with Italian dressing is packed with flavor and Italian flair, thanks to a few fresh and ready-made ingredients! It's the perfect make-ahead dish for potluck gatherings in spring and summer.
Servings: 8
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
- ¾ cup creamy Italian dressing (such as Olive Garden Italian Dressing), separated
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (8 ounce) block mozzarella cheese, cut into a ¼" dice
- 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained
- ¼ cup finely chopped, fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a roaring boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool running water until just warm to the touch.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with a ¼ cup of Italian dressing and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside and allow to cool completely while you prepare the vegetables.
- Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, and basil to the bowl, along with the remaining ½ cup of Italian dressing. Toss to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 0.9mg