BOW TIES WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND BALSAMIC DRESSING

Bow Ties With Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing image

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 teaspoons capers (or 2 teaspoons chopped green olives)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, grapes, and basil in a large bowl.
While pasta cooks, combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil to vinegar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Add cheese; toss to combine.
(Pan-grilled asparagus: Combine 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 pound trimmed asparagus. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add asparagus to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, turning once.).