Description
This Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together fresh vegetables, turkey slices, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or meal prep, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Its colorful presentation and delicious taste make it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16-oz) box bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1–2 cups zesty Italian dressing
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 oz broccoli (chopped into small florets)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1 lb turkey slices (chopped)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8-oz) container fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 (2.25-oz) can sliced black olives (drained)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Toss the warm pasta with 1 cup of Italian dressing to coat.
- Add cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, turkey slices, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella balls, olives, and fresh herbs if using. Mix well.
- Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Toss again before serving and add more dressing if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg