TUXEDO BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD FOR PICNICS AND POTLUCKS

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The perfect pasta salad for picnics, potlucks and gatherings. I've made this without the mayo, using the artichoke marinade in it's place, and it was equally fabulous and well received! Best served well chilled.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

8 ounces bow tie farafelle pasta, cooked according to package directions (measured dry, I use De Cecco)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped Spanish olives
2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated quartered artichoke hearts (reserve several tablespoons of the marinade)
1/4 cup italian deli-sliced mild pepper rings, chopped (or green bell peppers)
1 cup broccoli floret, cut into one-inch pieces cooked al dente
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
1/4 cup pepperoni, diced (optional, or salami)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, diced (optional, or provolone)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley, to garnish
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, to garnish

Steps:

In a large bowl stir together the mayonnaise, olives, artichoke hearts, peppers, broccoli florets, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes. Now is the time to add the pepperoni or salami and cheese, if using.
Add the cooked and drained pasta; mix thoroughly.
Stir in the reserved artichoke marinade, a spoonful at a time, to the desired consistency.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with snipped fresh herbs (parsley and chives).
Cover and thoroughly chill (several hours or overnight) before serving.

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Alfie Gandy

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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a picnic or potluck and it's always delicious.

Umar Faisal

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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes and corn, the saltiness of the feta cheese, and the tanginess of the dressing are all perfect together.

Vinusha Rashmika

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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables are crisp.

Amina Inuwa Garba

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I love that this pasta salad is so customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.

Azikiwe Michael

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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham. I often add a cup or two of cooked chicken or ham to the salad and it's always delicious.

Ed nice

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I love the bright colors of this pasta salad. It's so inviting and it makes me want to eat it.

murtesa Ahmad

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This pasta salad is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a large group.

Maria Balbuena

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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a picnic or potluck and it's always delicious.

Sanchit Humagain

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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes and corn, the saltiness of the feta cheese, and the tanginess of the dressing are all perfect together.

kiya senaf

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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Charity Bello

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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.

Ayesha Armani

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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing and it travels well.

Syed Gaming

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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.

Elizabeth Olla

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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of random vegetables in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.