EASY 6-INGREDIENT Bowtie Pasta Salad | SO Delicious!

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta adds tanginess while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is a cost-effective choice.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is more economical.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in sodium, while canned olives are less expensive.

Cook bowtie pasta in heavily salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.

Drizzle warm pasta with creamy Italian dressing and stir to combine, then set aside to marinate.

Stack fresh basil leaves and chop them, reserving some for garnish.

Add black olives directly into the bowl with the pasta.

Cut cherry and grape tomatoes in half using a serrated paring knife and add to the bowl.

Cube mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

Pour remaining creamy Italian dressing over the salad, add a pinch of salt and black pepper, and stir to combine.

Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least a few hours, preferably overnight.

Serve the salad in a bowl and garnish with reserved chopped basil.

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