BOW TIES WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND BALSAMIC DRESSING

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This recipe features a surprise ingredient-green grapes-that add the just-right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 teaspoons capers (or 2 teaspoons chopped green olives)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, grapes, and basil in a large bowl.
  • While pasta cooks, combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil to vinegar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Add cheese; toss to combine.
  • (Pan-grilled asparagus: Combine 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 pound trimmed asparagus. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add asparagus to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, turning once.).

Yohan Dilukshan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Salon Tamang
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of tomatoes, feta, and balsamic dressing.


Sadikul Islam Suny
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Evrahim Kolifa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Osama Alraidi
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Dabanana bread
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Kavidu Dulaksha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


Murad Sada
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of tomatoes, feta, and balsamic dressing.


Imran Fareed World
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Sharill Green
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Malik Ashiq
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Eric Gonzales
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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks like it came from a restaurant. I'm always impressed with how it turns out.


matthew brookhart
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Saleha Khatun
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing meal. I especially love it in the summertime when tomatoes are at their peak.


Ghulam-e-mustafa
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and cheeses to it, and it's always delicious.


MD__AKASH__001
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The balsamic dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Danish Riaz
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great weeknight meal that's both healthy and delicious.


Abdlaziz Lmrabti
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the combination of tomatoes, feta, and balsamic dressing. I will definitely be making this again.