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.

bisrat bk
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ishal anjum
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Camdin Montgomery
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.


Jamie Rodriguez
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Liam Murphy
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's a perfect dish for a summer party.


Ryan Gilbert
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This salad is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like.


Lydia Tshabalala
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Heaven Howard
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Awais Sial
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Fahad Rajpoot
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This salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasneem Sarwar
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


gerald rephu
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the pasta, vegetables, and dressing. It's a perfect summer dish.


Waqar Majeed
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


yousif Baloch883
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.