Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise
Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise blends tender farfalle with fragrant basil pesto and a tangy Italian-style dressing for a lively, herb-forward bite. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and artichoke hearts add pop and texture, while shredded Parmesan brings a rich, salty finish. It’s a refreshing side for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches on warm days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; rinse with cold water and drain.
- 2
Prepare the zesty Italian dressing according to the package directions.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, green olives, and cheese. Pour the dressing over everything, add the pesto, and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
- Calories 244.27 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.27 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.65 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.79 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.53 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 12.07 mg Low Source
- Sodium 693.42 mg High
- Fiber 2.94 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.32 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.68 g Low Source
- Calcium 218.75 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate
- Potassium 89.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 52.64 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 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
Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 244.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Farfalle Pasta, Green Olives. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad Surprise easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
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