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Balsamic Bow Tie Pasta Salad

This Balsamic Bow Tie Pasta Salad will be your new go-to recipe for summer barbecues and family gatherings! It’s full of fresh flavor and so easy to make!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls halved
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp. fresh basil chopped
  • Zest of one small lemon
  • 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as directed. Once al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to cool completely and then pour pasta into a large bowl.
  • Mix in chopped red onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, and fresh basil.
  • Zest in one small lemon.
  • In a small bowl, stir balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice together.
  • Pour over pasta salad and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.