Farfalle pasta salad, dried cranberries and fresh summer vegetables

Prepare to be blown away by this irresistible fresh farfalle pasta salad, where dried cranberries and summer vegetables come together to create a festival unforgettable taste, with simple ingredients that we already had at home! Thanks to our virtual chef!

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a colorful, satisfying dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With a savory balance of flavors and textures, this pasta salad will leave you wanting more.

Here is the simple question used for our virtual chef

I would like a recipe for a fresh bow-tie pasta salad including dried cranberries and fresh summer vegetables.

*It's important to note that this is an example of what is possible to achieve with ChefTouski.

Salad of farfalle pasta, dried cranberries and fresh summer vegetables

Estimated preparation time: 20 minutes

Kitchen tools needed

• Saucepan

• Colander

• Large salad bowl

• Wooden spoon

Ingredients

• 500g farfalle

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 zucchini, diced

• 1/2 cucumber, diced

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• The juice of a lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

• A few fresh basil leaves for decoration

Instructions

1. Cook the farfalle according to the instructions on the package. Drain pasta and set aside to cool.

2. In a large bowl, combine the dried cranberries, red pepper, zucchini, cucumber and red onion.

3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper to create the vinaigrette.

4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well.

5. Then add the cooled farfalle and toss again to coat the pasta and vegetables with the vinaigrette.

6. Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate the salad for an hour for the flavors to blend.

7. Serve your fresh farfalle pasta salad garnished with a few fresh basil leaves.

Anti-waste

1. New creation with leftover pasta: If you have leftover pasta salad, you can reuse it by making a delicious cold pasta dish. Add diced grilled chicken or shrimp, chopped fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for a quick and satisfying meal the next day.

2. Pasta Salad Wrap: Turn your leftover pasta salad into a delicious wrap. Spread a layer of hummus or creamy avocado on a tortilla, top with a generous helping of pasta salad and roll up tightly. It's perfect for a take-out meal or a light dinner.

As you savor your last bite of this fresh and savory farfalle pasta salad, you'll feel a sense of satisfaction and a desire to make it again. The combination of tender pasta, sweet dried cranberries and crunchy vegetables, all seasoned with a tangy vinaigrette, is simply irresistible. Let your creativity run wild by adding your favorite ingredients and experimenting with different flavors to customize this recipe to your liking.

Bon appetit!

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