Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad
Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad blends fresh basil and oregano with olives, Parmesan, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette for a bright, aromatic bite. Juicy tomatoes, green onions, creamy mozzarella, and toasty pine nuts add texture and richness, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk the basil, oregano, oil, Parmesan cheese, olives, vinegar, cilantro, sugar, hot sauce, garlic, black pepper, Dijon mustard, salt, lemon, and onion powder together in a large bowl, then stir in the tomatoes and green onions to coat.
- 2
Refrigerate.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 4
Cook the farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- 6
Add the pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- 7
Top with the mozzarella cheese and pine nuts.
- 8
Refrigerate before serving for at least 1 hour.
- Calories 564.57 kcal High
- Protein 15.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 62.45 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.79 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 14.17 mg Low Source
- Sodium 508.63 mg High
- Fiber 5.92 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.07 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.09 g Low Source
- Calcium 380.84 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.23 mg Good Source
- Potassium 255.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 163.37 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 23.94 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Herb Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 564.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Farfalle Pasta, Fresh Basil. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.
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