Description
This Farfalle Pasta Salad is a delicious mix of bowtie pasta, crisp veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, making it a great side dish or even a main meal with some added protein like grilled chicken or shrimp. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep!
Ingredients
This Farfalle Pasta Salad is a delicious mix of bowtie pasta, crisp veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s light yet satisfying, making it a great
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, bell pepper, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature
side dish or even a main meal with some added protein like grilled chicken or shrimp. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep!
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, bell pepper, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperatur.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Swap feta cheese for mozzarella pearls for a different flavor.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg