Best 6 Spinach Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

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Spinach bow tie pasta salad is a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a refreshing side dish. Typically made with whole grain pasta, spinach, and a variety of colorful vegetables, this salad is packed with nutrients and flavor. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables, making it a budget-friendly option for busy weeknight meals. With so many variations on the classic recipe, there's a spinach bow tie pasta salad recipe out there to suit every taste.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



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With its fresh, crisp blend of fruit-and-veggie flavors, this pretty salad from our Test Kitchen is perfect for any springtime dinner or luncheon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, yellow pepper and apricots. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

BOW TIE & SPINACH SALAD



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With pasta salad, it's easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes we substitute black beans for the garbanzo beans. -Julie Kirkpatrick, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup reduced-fat sun-dried tomato salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD



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This is a delicious salad! Use this as an alternative to the traditional pasta or potato salads at your BBQ!

Provided by _jennifer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces prosciutto, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPINACH PASTA SALAD



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A unique salad, packed with iron! Your kids will eat spinach, as long as you don't tell them it's spinach. Popeye would have loved this!

Provided by Kim Fusich

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size piece
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato
1 red onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, cheese, red onion and olives.
  • Whisk together the salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1167.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SPINACH PARMESAN PASTA SALAD



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Dress things up with our Spinach Parmesan Pasta Salad. This Parmesan pasta salad incorporates bow-tie pasta with what amounts to a deconstructed pesto.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
4 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 30 sec.; drain.
  • Rinse pasta mixture with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

BOW TIES WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH



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Make and share this Bow Ties With Chicken and Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 18m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces bow tie pasta
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chopped red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 lb spinach, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta until done.
  • Meanwhile, cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper with the chicken.
  • Continue to cook and stir 5-7 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through.
  • Add the broth and spinach then cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is done.
  • Combine chicken mixture with hot drained pasta and toss well.
  • Top with cheese and parsley then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 115.9, Sodium 671.8, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 30.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • To make the bow tie pasta salad ahead of time, cook the pasta and vegetables according to the package directions. Let them cool completely, then toss them with the dressing and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have bow tie pasta, you can use any other short pasta shape, such as penne, rotini, or fusilli.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a pinch of dried oregano.
  • Serve the spinach bow tie pasta salad chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Spinach bow tie pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!

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