Description
A fresh and simple pasta salad that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, combining bow tie pasta with veggies, salami, cheese, and a tangy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Pasta and Base Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie farfalle pasta
- 3/4 cup Salami or pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced (Cut fairly small for better blending)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 each Yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup Black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, diced (Use room temperature cheese)
Dressing and Seasoning
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing (Adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (To taste)
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the salami or pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, yellow bell pepper, black olives, and mozzarella cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
Serving
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad keeps well for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. If pasta absorbs too much dressing, add a splash of oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Italian