Step 1 - Cooking Bowtie Pasta and chop the veggiesStart with a large pot of boiling, generously salted water.

Add your dry bowtie pasta and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Follow the package instructions, usually between 8-12 minutes, but start checking a couple of minutes before the recommended time.

Chop the bell peppers, cucumber, onion in small dice. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Finely chop the basil leaf.

Step 2- Prepare the dressing.In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine minced garlic, Balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice.

Add dried parsley, dried oregano, freshly chopped basil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper round out the flavors.

Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.

- Start by placing the cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl.

Gracefully toss in your rainbow of veggies – the reds and greens, of peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber slices.

Layer the flavors with black olives and feta cheese.

Drizzle your vibrant homemade dressing over the colorful medley.

Mix everything until each bowtie is beautifully coated.