Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Make this Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad for you next summer lunch or barbecue side dish. A quick and easy pasta salad with peppers, sun dried tomatoes and wrapped up in a tangy vinaigrette.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- Fresh chopped basil
- 2 small Italian green peppers sliced into small rings
- 1 peperoncino red pepper sliced into small rings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For The Salad Dressing
- 1/3 Cup olive oil
- 1/3 Cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- Small bunch of fresh chopped basil
- 2 Sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 1/4 Cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- First, cook your pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
- Next, make your salad dressing by adding all the ingredients in a small glass jar. Put the lid on and shake really well to combine all of the ingredients.
- In a small skillet set over a medium heat, add the olive oil with the green and red peppers. Cook these for about 5-8 minutes until they start to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine your pasta with the salad dressing. Give it a really good toss to coat it completely. Next, add the sun dried tomatoes, peppers, parmesan & fresh basil. Stir to combine completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 399
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 162mg7%
Potassium 483mg14%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 151IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.