Description
Lemon bowtie pasta salad with Asiago & basil is a light, creamy pasta salad with farfalle, Asiago cheese, fresh basil, and a smooth lemon‑garlic dressing.
Ingredients
12 oz farfalle pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water until fully cooled.
3. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
5. Add the lemon dressing and mix until well coated.
6. Fold in Asiago cheese and basil, then chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Farfalle hold creamy dressing very well.
Asiago adds a nutty, salty note.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg