Bowtie Salad Primavera with
Fresh Basil & Toasted Pine Nuts
Serves 6
1 lb Bowtie pasta
1-15oz can Diced tomatoes with garlic
2 Small zucchinis, sliced
1-2.5 oz can Sliced black olives, drained
1/2 c Sliced green onions
1/2 c Light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
2 c Baby spinach, slightly chopped
1/2 c Fresh basil, chopped
1/3 c Toasted pine nuts
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions until tender, but firm. Drain. Toss pasta with
tomatoes, zucchini, olives, green onions, vinaigrette and red pepper flakes. Cover and chill*,
if desired for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, add spinach and basil; toss gently. Top
with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Facts: Per serving (1 3/4 cup):
400 calories, 8 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 5 mg
cholesterol, 600 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 14 g protein.
*If eating immediately, chill ingredients ahead of assembly. May add canned salmon, tuna or
shredded chicken if desired
*Recipe from Mealtime.org