Are you looking for a summery dish that is both easy to make and bursting with flavor? Look no further than the Taste of Home Bow Tie Pasta Salad! With a combination of fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and al dente bow tie pasta, this refreshing salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck, barbecue, or picnic. Plus, it's packed with nutrients, so you can feel good about serving it to your family and friends. So grab your pasta pot and a big bowl, and let's get started on creating a delicious Taste of Home Bow Tie Pasta Salad.
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CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA
Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat or seafood. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BOW TIE & SPINACH SALAD
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
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
BOW TIE SEAFOOD SALAD
"I served this satisfying pasta salad to a group of hospital volunteers who were quick with compliments. It's brimming with shrimp and imitation crab and accented with dill," shares Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 32 (1-cup) servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the crab, shrimp, celery, onions and green pepper. , In another bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, salt, dill and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
Skip the store-bought pasta salad and whip up a homemade version with this crowd-pleasing recipe for Greek pasta salad.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it until al dente. Strain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl to cool slightly. While the pasta cools, make the dressing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, except for the olive oil. While whisking, stream in the olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, green peppers and feta cheese to the bowl with the pasta.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta, tossing to combine, then cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, toss the pasta salad again and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 412 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's become one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. -Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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 SALAD
Looking for the best pasta salad recipe? This Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a little bit different than your typical pasta salad recipe, and a salad you'll want to make year after year!
Provided by Deborah Harroun
Categories Side Dish
Time 6h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt generously. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper, dill and salt.
- To the bowl, add the drained pasta, ham, grapes, cheese and green onions. Stir to coat with the dressing.
- Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/8 of recipe, Calories 394 calories, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 447 mg, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, Cholesterol 60 mg
SAUSAGE BOW TIE SALAD
"I made this flavorful entree salad for a first date. My boyfriend like ti so much, he took the leftovers home-and his roommates rave about it, too!" notes Christina Campeau, Simi Valley, California. "For a change of pace, substitute turkey sausage for the kielbasa," she suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, onion, water and 3/4 teaspoon garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and fennel seed. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Stir in pasta until coated. Add the tomatoes, basil and remaining garlic; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g sugar total.
ITALIAN BASIL PASTA SALAD
Ready for a big bite of summertime? Pass around this garden-fresh pasta salad. I'd suggest serving it at your next dinner party, potluck or luncheon. -Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, yellow pepper, onion, pepper rings, olives, salami and basil. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SUMMER SQUASH PASTA SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI VINAIGRETTE
This pasta salad is the perfect dish to celebrate summer. Yellow squash, zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes are tossed with a bright and herbaceous vinaigrette. The best part? My hack of adding the squash and zucchini to the pasta during the last minute of cooking means you don't have to pull out another pan to cook it.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the chimichurri vinaigrette: With the motor running, drop the garlic cloves through the food chute of a food processor and pulse until minced. Remove the lid and add the parsley, olive oil, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and crushed red pepper. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set the vinaigrette aside.
- For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, adding the zucchini and summer squash during the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain, then run under cold water to cool the pasta and squash. Drain again, then transfer the pasta and squash to a serving bowl.
- Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette. Add the feta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with additional parsley.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Pasta: Bow-tie pasta is the classic choice for this salad, but you can also use other short pastas like penne, rotini, or fusilli.
- Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but aim for al dente so that it has a slight bite to it. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh, crisp vegetables are essential for a great bow-tie pasta salad. Choose colorful veggies like bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots.
- Marinate the Vegetables: Marinating the vegetables in a simple vinaigrette before adding them to the salad helps to infuse them with flavor.
- Add Some Protein: For a more filling salad, add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Don't Overdress the Salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Add just enough to coat the pasta and vegetables, and avoid drowning them in dressing.
Conclusion:
Bow-tie pasta salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its colorful vegetables, flavorful dressing, and variety of add-ins, it's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and easy pasta salad, give this recipe a try!
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