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Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Servings 12 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
4.98 from 34 votes
Delicious Italian inspired bow tie pasta salad recipe combining cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, bell peppers, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese. Tossed in a tangy homemade Italian dressing.
ByMinShien

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lbs bow tie pasta
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black olives halved
  • 2 cups bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup red onions diced
  • 8 oz salami
  • 1 cup fresh basil julienned
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring together all the 'dressing' ingredients. Whisk to combine. Set dressing aside.
  • In a large pot, bring water to boil on stove top. Cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions.
  • Drain water from pasta when done. Add pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add cherry tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, red onions and salami to the bowl of pasta. Add dressing. Toss to combine.
  • Add fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Toss again to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg