Bow Tie Italian Pasta Salad
This delicious Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with flavor and fresh ingredients. This is a simple salad to make, so it’s easy to toss together for last-minute guests too!
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 152kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Large stockpot
- Large colander
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 ¼ cup Italian dressing divided
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 6 oz can black olives
- 1 green pepper chopped
Instructions
- Fill a stockpot halfway with water, bring to a boil, and add the pasta. Boil over high heat for 8-10 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
- Drain using a colander, and rinse noodles under cold water.
- Chop the green pepper into ½ inch pieces.
- Add 1 cup of dressing, parmesan, and Italian seasoning to a small bowl, and stir to combine.
- Add noodles to a large bowl, and pour dressing over, then toss to coat.
- Add the tomatoes, olives, and chopped peppers, and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
- Before serving, add the additional ¼ cup of dressing, and gently toss.
- Top with extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg