Bow Tie Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this refreshing Bow Tie Salad is a vibrant medley of tender farfalle pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny black olives, brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a light lunch, this easy-to-make pasta salad comes together in just 25 minutes and can be prepared ahead for ultimate convenience. With a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a hint of oregano, every bite delivers a balance of bright, savory, and herbaceous notes. Serve this chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Keywords: Bow Tie Salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, fresh summer salad, easy pasta recipe.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, black olives, and chopped parsley.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and toss to mix.

5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (214.3g)

Calories		386
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.5 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	4.7 g	24%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		478 mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate		51.4 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	4.5 g	16%
	Total Sugars	5.1 g
Protein		11.4 g	23%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		148 mg	11%
Iron		2.8 mg	15%
Potassium		448 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 893 cal (37.3%%)

Protein: 270 cal (11.3%%)

Carbs: 1233 cal (51.4%%)