Bow Ties With Tomatoes, Feta, And Balsamic Dressing

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 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

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. drain. combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, grapes, and basil in a large bowl.
• 2 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.
• 3 (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.).