Bowtie Pasta Salad with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes
This is the pasta salad in my book. It's the one we served at my high school graduation party and the one that's handwritten in my recipe book by my Mom. I have no idea of its origins, only that it's super delicious and makes a ton for a crowd.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 1 package of baby spinach- 10-12 ounce works well
- 1 5 oz. container shredded Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes in oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives drained
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds walnuts or pine nuts
- 1 lb box bow tie pasta Farfalle
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 T white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
Instructions
- First up, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While it's cooking you can be chopping your onion and sundried tomatoes.
- Mix well in layers with the ingredients, omitting the dressing and nuts if using. The cheese will start melting on the warm pasta so stir til everything is well combined.
- At this point you can cover the dish and wait to add the dressing and nuts until you're ready to serve, or move on to preparing everything.
- Make the dressing by pouring the ingredients into a mason jar and shaking well.
- When you're ready to serve pour on the dressing and nuts if using. Toss well and serve immediately!