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Easy Parmesan Bow Tie Italian Pasta Salad

A simple and delicious pasta salad featuring bow tie pasta, fresh vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and Italian dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or side dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups bow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine pasta, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a bowl.
  3. Add Italian dressing and toss to coat.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Garnish with parsley if desired. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, ensure the Parmesan cheese is vegetarian-friendly.