FARFALLE SALAD

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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Pasta     Side     Dinner     Parmesan     Potluck     Parade     Vegetarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 each yellow and red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and diced (1/4 inch)
1 medium-sized red onion, diced (1/4 inch)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and cooked in boiling water for 3 minutes
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound farfalle pasta
1 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the peppers, onion, peas, scallions, and olives in a bowl. Reserve.
  • 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with the olive oil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Remove the pasta to a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  • 3. Add the pesto and reserved vegetables to the pasta; toss to combine. Toss with cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let it rest at room temperature. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Add more pesto and hot water to thin if necessary.

Lulu Thomas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Thulaganyo Lekgwathi
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I love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Tiron Tiron
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with nutrients.


Muhammad Rashid MR
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Helen Nyambura
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the colorful pasta and the sweet dressing.


UnkleCharlie2748
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect! It was easy to transport, and it stayed fresh all day.


Md Baset
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Ahmad Nazir
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.


Nodumo Jange
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sankar Chhetri
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I highly recommend it.


April Hernandez
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This salad was delicious! I used fresh herbs from my garden, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Raja
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I'm not a huge fan of farfalle, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing was light and refreshing, and the vegetables were perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Obian Frank
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This farfalle salad was a hit at our last potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.