Ingredients
– 16 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
– ¼ cup lemon juice
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
– 11 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
– 6 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 16 ounces Bow tie pasta Base that absorbs flavors
– ¼ cup Lemon juice Adds zesty freshness
– ¼ cup Olive oil Creates a smooth dressing
Instructions
1-Gather and prepare all ingredients by rinsing vegetables and chopping to uniform sizes for even texture.
2-Cook the bow tie pasta in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
3-In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and other mix-ins for balanced distribution.
4-Add the crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil evenly over the mixture.
5-Pour the homemade dressing over everything and toss gently to coat.
6-Adjust seasoning and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🍳 Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushiness.
❄️ Rinse pasta with cold water immediately after draining to stop the cooking process.
⏳ Prepare the salad ahead of time and refrigerate to let the flavors develop fully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Refrigeration: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg