Looking for a light and refreshing salad to enjoy as a side dish or even as a main course? Look no further than our guide to the best bow tie and broccoli salad recipes. In this article, we'll provide you with a variety of delicious recipes that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. From classic bow tie and broccoli salad recipes to more creative variations, we've got something for everyone.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
BOW TIE AND BROCCOLI SALAD
In a skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté raisins, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside in a small bowl. Quickly sauté sunflower and sesame seeds in remaining oil, stirring frequently, and remove to an- other small bowl.
Provided by Sharon Lebewohl
Categories Cookstr Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté raisins, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside in a small bowl. Quickly sauté sunflower and sesame seeds in remaining oil, stirring frequently, and remove to an- other small bowl.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli, bow ties, raisins, and mayonnaise, combining thoroughly. Just before serving, toss with sunflower and sesame seeds.
BROCCOLI AND BOW TIES
Steps:
- Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
- Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well. Season to taste, sprinkle with the pignolis and cheese, if using, and serve.
- To toast pignolis, place them in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat and cook, tossing often, for about 5 minutes, until light brown.
BROCCOLI BOWTIE PASTA SALAD
Farfalle pasta is tossed in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing with broccoli, grapes, bacon and chopped pecans in this unique and tasty salad.
Provided by Danelle
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red onion, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
- Add broccoli, pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.
BOW TIE AND BROCCOLI SALAD
Provided by Sharon Lebewohl
Categories Pasta Picnic Graduation Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Buffet Mayonnaise Raisin Broccoli Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté raisins, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside in a small bowl. Quickly sauté sunflower and sesame seeds in remaining oil, stirring frequently, and remove to another small bowl.
- In a large bowl, toss broccoli, bow ties, raisins, and mayonnaise, combining thoroughly. Just before serving, toss with sunflower and sesame seeds.
BOW TIE BROCCOLI SALAD
This can be made a variety of ways. You can omit the bow tie pasta and just have the veggies and or add/delete as desired. I think I like it so well because it's somewhat sweet. Feel free to improvise as needed for taste.
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut up into bite size pieces the broccoli and cauliflower.
- Boil noodles and rinse under cold water.
- Drain well.
- Fry the bacon crispy and cut up fine.
- Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar and add to your veggies, cheese and raisins.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours for flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 486.5, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 8.3
BROCCOLI WITH BOW TIES AND PEAS
Steps:
- Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
- In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli with the peas.
- In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the vegetables and pasta. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and pignolis and toss again.
VEGGIE BOW TIE SALAD
Here's a healthy salad full of fresh vegetables, tender pasta and zippy, homemade vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect accompaniment for lean meat or fish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli mixture, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, sunflower kernels, basil and sun-dried tomatoes if desired. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD
My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks.
Provided by Alley
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
- Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
- Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
GARDEN BOW TIE SALAD
Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving. -Barbara Burks, Huntsville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash the first five ingredients but do not dry; chop and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with dry dressing mix; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4-6 hours or overnight., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Add to vegetable mixture. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Add to salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.
Provided by Maryann D.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD
From Kraft foods with some modifications. A nice main meal salad. This can be made ahead and served chilled as a cold salad or made and served immediately as a hot salad. I prefer the hot salad. (Kraft recommends using 6 oz of their grilled chicken strips but I prefer fresh chicken over packaged - use what you are most comfortable serving). ***Update*** Based on the review I wanted to let you know what I took out of the original recipe - it called for 1/2 c sliced olives. I was thinking if you want a really strong flavor - try a very Zesty Italian Dressing or saute your chicken with garlic and add chopped onions to the final dish. Maybe that would perk it up for those that like things a bit spicier. The original way is a method in which my kids will eat it but I understand how adults may want a bit more zing.***
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Add broccoli to the cooking water of the pasta during the last 4 minutes of the pasta cooking time.
- Drain pasta and broccoli.
- Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, monterey and cheddar cheese together in a large salad bowl.
- Add pasta mixture; mixing lightly.
- Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.
BOW-TIE BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD
Combine pasta salad with broccoli slaw to get a tasty Bow-Tie Broccoli Slaw Salad! Cranberries and almonds make this broccoli slaw salad a sweet side dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine pasta, slaw, cranberries and onions in large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with nuts before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Bow tie pasta (also known as farfalle) is the traditional choice for this salad, but you can use any short pasta shape that you like. Some other good options include penne, rotini, and macaroni.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and will not hold its shape well in the salad.
- Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli will give your salad the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli that has been thawed and drained.
- Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is bright green and tender, but still has a bit of crunch to it. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and will not add much flavor to the salad.
- Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to broccoli, you can add other vegetables to your salad, such as carrots, celery, bell peppers, or zucchini. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad.
- Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings the salad together, so make sure to use a dressing that you enjoy. A simple vinaigrette is a good option, but you can also use a creamy dressing, such as a ranch dressing or a Caesar dressing.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Bow tie and broccoli salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a bow tie and broccoli salad that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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