Poolside Kids’ Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups bow tie pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup purple onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup salami, diced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pasta:
   • Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
   • Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
   • Allow the pasta to cool completely.
2. Chop and Prepare Vegetables:
   • Dice the cucumber, purple onion, salami, and yellow pepper.
   • Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the black olives.
   • Finely chop the celery.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled bow tie pasta with all the chopped vegetables, salami, and black olives.
4. Add Parmesan Cheese:
   • Sprinkle the fresh shredded Parmesan cheese over the pasta and vegetables.
5. Prepare Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
6. Toss and Coat:
   • Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables.
   • Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
7. Chill:
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve Poolside:
   • Before serving, give the salad a final toss.
   • Serve in individual bowls or on plates for the kids to enjoy by the pool.

Source : Food.com