Bowtie Pasta Salad
A vibrant and delicious pasta salad featuring bowtie pasta, fresh vegetables, salami, and zesty Italian dressing.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
- 16 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 bottle Italian dressing
- 5-6 cups vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, chopped
- 1 lb salami chopped
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley optional
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and immediately dunk it into the ice water bath for 30 seconds.
- Drain the pasta again and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine.
- Add the chopped vegetables, salami, and shredded Parmesan cheese to the bowl. If using, add fresh herbs as well.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.