Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad - Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor, while ricotta is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is more economical.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are a healthier option, and black olives are often less expensive.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber without changing the dish significantly.

Cook 1 pound (500g) bow-tie pasta (farfalle) to the al dente stage.

Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup (110g) olive oil, 3 tbsp (45ml) red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (15g) sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried basil, 2 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp (5g) mustard; whisk together to make the dressing.

In a large bowl, add the drained pasta, 7 oz (200g) cucumber sliced into quarters, 10 oz (300g) cherry tomatoes cut into halves or quarters, 1/2 red onion, 2 red peppers, and 6 oz (170g) black olives cut into slices.

Add 3.5 oz (100g) baby spinach leaves and 1 ripe avocado diced to the bowl.

Add 7 oz (200g) feta cheese to the salad mixture.

Pour the salad dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.

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