Vegetarian Pasta Salad
A colorful and refreshing salad perfect for gatherings, featuring bowtie pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Pasta and Base Ingredients
- 12 oz Bowtie pasta Can substitute with any pasta.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved for easy bites.
- 1 cup Cucumbers Diced; skin optional.
- 1/2 cup Red onion Thinly sliced.
- 1 cup Bell peppers Mix of colors, diced.
- 1 cup Feta cheese Crumbled.
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves Chopped.
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive oil High quality recommended.
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- to taste Salt & pepper Essential for seasoning.
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the bowtie pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Preparing the Vegetables
- While the pasta cooks, dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and chop bell peppers.
Combining Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and all chopped vegetables.
Adding Cheese and Herbs
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil over the salad.
Dressing the Salad
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss to coat.
Chilling and Serving
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Versatile with ingredients; feel free to customize based on what’s in season.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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