Bowtie Pasta Salad – Easy Summer Favorite
This refreshing bowtie pasta salad is a perfect example of easy recipes that work for picnics, potlucks, or weekday dinners.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, carrots, broccoli, and red onion.
- Add Italian dressing and toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.