Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Lentil and Apple
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Lentil and Apple, a delightful fusion of textures and flavors perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish combines tender farfalle pasta with earthy lentils, crisp Granny Smith apple, crunchy celery, and aromatic red onion, all tied together with a zesty apple cider vinaigrette featuring Dijon mustard and a touch of honey. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness, while optional walnuts lend a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile pasta salad is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a refreshing lunch. Enjoy it chilled for maximum flavor! Keywords: bow tie pasta salad, lentil pasta salad, apple pasta salad, quick pasta salad recipe, vibrant salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 200 grams Cooked lentils
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (or other crisp apple)
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 small Red onion
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 50 grams Walnuts (optional, for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the other ingredients. Dice the apple into small bite-sized pieces, chop the celery into thin slices, finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, lentils, diced apple, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and, if using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top for a crunchy garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Lentil and Apple!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1397 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.9 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.0 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1860 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
