Hamdi Saidani This delicious bow tie pasta salad inspired by Joanna Gaines is a quick, easy, and refreshing dish perfect for any meal. With creamy feta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lemon-mustard dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser you can whip up using pantry staples. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a light, nutritious lunch!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 16 ounces farfalle pasta
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 5 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- 11 ounces cherry tomatoes (one pint) halved
- 6 leaves basil sliced thin
- salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Bow Tie Pasta Salad?
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Cool the pasta: Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
- Combine ingredients: In a large serving bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the prepared dressing, crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to marinate and enhance.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the pasta salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or main course.
Recipe Tips:
- Cook pasta perfectly: Make sure to cook the farfalle pasta until al dente. Overcooked pasta can become mushy and won’t hold the dressing well.
- Cool the pasta properly: Rinse the cooked pasta with cold water immediately after draining. This stops it from cooking further and helps it stay firm and fresh.
- Let it marinate: For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours. This allows the dressing to soak into the pasta and combine beautifully with the other ingredients.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh basil and juicy, ripe cherry tomatoes make a huge difference. Avoid dried basil or under-ripe tomatoes for this recipe.
- Adjust seasoning before serving: Always taste the salad just before serving. The pasta absorbs flavors in the fridge, so you may need to add a little extra salt, pepper, or dressing.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Let the leftover pasta salad cool to room temperature first. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
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Joanna Gaines Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Description
This delicious bow tie pasta salad inspired by Joanna Gaines is a quick, easy, and refreshing dish perfect for any meal. With creamy feta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lemon-mustard dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser you can whip up using pantry staples. Perfect for picnics, parties, or a light, nutritious lunch!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Cool the pasta: Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
- Combine ingredients: In a large serving bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the prepared dressing, crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to marinate and enhance.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the pasta salad chilled as a refreshing side dish or main course.
Notes
- Cook pasta perfectly: Make sure to cook the farfalle pasta until al dente. Overcooked pasta can become mushy and won’t hold the dressing well.
- Cool the pasta properly: Rinse the cooked pasta with cold water immediately after draining. This stops it from cooking further and helps it stay firm and fresh.
- Let it marinate: For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours. This allows the dressing to soak into the pasta and combine beautifully with the other ingredients.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh basil and juicy, ripe cherry tomatoes make a huge difference. Avoid dried basil or under-ripe tomatoes for this recipe.
- Adjust seasoning before serving: Always taste the salad just before serving. The pasta absorbs flavors in the fridge, so you may need to add a little extra salt, pepper, or dressing.
Joanna Gaines Bow Tie Pasta Salad
