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Italian bowtie pasta salad in a large bowl with wooden spoon

Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad

Bowtie Pasta Salad with Italian dressing, veggies, and Parmesan cheese is a great side dish for BBQs or light summer dinner.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 631kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces bowtie pasta
  • 1 bottle Italian dressing
  • 5 - 6 cups vegetables (chopped in bite sized pieces (We used cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and bell peppers))
  • 1 lb. salami (chopped)
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley (optional)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. While the pasta cooks, prepare an ice water bath. Drain the pasta, then dunk the colander in the ice water bath for a few seconds to cool it off. Transfer pasta to a bowl.
  • Toss the pasta with the Italian dressing, vegetables, salami, cheese, and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Notes

  • Pasta salad will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Course Condiments & Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Keyword italian pasta salad

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1819mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5924IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 3mg
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