Description
This Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Loaded with bowtie pasta, crisp vegetables, savory salami, and tangy Parmesan cheese, all tossed in zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Bowtie Pasta:
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta
Italian Dressing:
- 1 bottle Italian dressing
Vegetables:
- 5 – 6 cups vegetables (chopped in bite sized pieces; e.g., cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers)
Salami:
- 1 lb. salami, chopped
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Herbs (Optional):
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley
Seasoning:
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil bowtie pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Once cooked, cool in an ice water bath.
- Prepare Salad: In a bowl, combine pasta, Italian dressing, vegetables, salami, cheese, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Pasta salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
