Joanna Gaines Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe
Looking for a delicious pasta salad? Try this Joanna Gaines Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe! It's fresh, colorful, and super tasty. Perfect for parties, picnics, or family dinners.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Big mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta farfalle
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers diced (any color)
- ½ cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
- ¾ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in your large pot. Add salt to the water.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. It should be al dente, not mushy.
- Drain and rinse with cold water. This stops the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- Dice them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the black olives thinly.
- Chop the red onion finely. Cut mozzarella into small cubes. Put everything in your mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine ingredients. Mix Italian dressing with mayonnaise.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until smooth. The dressing should be creamy and well-blended.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetables. Pour the dressing over everything.
- Toss gently but thoroughly. Make sure everything gets coated evenly. Add fresh parsley on top. Mix one more time.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- This lets flavors blend together. Stir before serving. Enjoy your delicious pasta salad!
Notes
- Don't overcook your pasta.
- Al dente is perfect! Rinse pasta with cold water immediately.
- This prevents it from sticking together.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
- This makes every bite balanced.
- Make the salad a day ahead.
- It tastes even better the next day! Add extra dressing if it looks dry.
- Pasta absorbs dressing while sitting.
- Use fresh vegetables for best results.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.