FARFALLE SALAD

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I found this recipe in Parade magazine not long after a co-worker had made it for a work event. Its a great light pasta salad with plenty of crunch. You can also add a can of all white meat chicken to it to make it a little heartier

Provided by LarkinSauce

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and diced (1/4 inch)
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and diced (1/4 inch)
1 medium 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 pitted black olives (chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb farfalle pasta
1 cup pesto sauce (prepared)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Steps:

  • Combine the peppers, onion, peas, scallions, and olives in a bowl. Reserve.
  • 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. (When adding the pesto and hot water to the pasta, taste to get a good balance of flavor and texture.).
  • 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.

Noluthando Magibisela
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I will definitely be making this salad again.


Army X bts love
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


racheal odunsoya
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I love the dressing on this salad.


Mackenna Ramsey
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This salad is a crowd-pleaser.


Sadaf Naseer
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I will definitely be making this salad again.


Riya Ruhy
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This salad is a great summer dish!


Michael Ononibaku
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Mujahid Mujahiddc
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Nekisha Darnell
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the dressing.


Rabina Shrestha
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Me. Sayam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes. I will definitely be making this again.


idkidkcar srry
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I'm not a huge fan of farfalle, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the combination of flavors is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Manuel Antwi
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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. I often add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more substantial meal.


Aung Min Khant
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the dressing, which was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Sheikh Muneeb
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This farfalle salad is a great summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the combination of flavors is perfect. I especially love the addition of the fresh basil and mozzarella cheese. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I wi