Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Bow Tie Pasta Salad pairs tender farfalle with crisp broccoli, juicy tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a tangy Parmesan-basil dressing with a subtle sweetness. It’s lively, refreshing, and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches, delivering bright crunch and a savory, herby finish in every bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
- 3
Cook bow tie pasta in the boiling water until tender yet slightly firm, about 12 minutes; drain.
- 4
Quickly rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking; drain.
- 5
Combine the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
- 6
Gently stir the salad dressing and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until evenly combined; season to taste with sugar, basil, and salt.
- 7
Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
- 8
For best results, chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Calories 303.17 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.26 g Moderate
- Carbs 41.46 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.37 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.81 mg Low Source
- Sodium 216.24 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.91 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.22 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 67.09 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.58 mg Moderate
- Potassium 192.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 43.94 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.05 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Bow Tie Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Celery, Cherry Tomato, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 303.17 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bow Tie Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bow Tie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Celery, Cherry Tomato, Dried Basil, Farfalle Pasta. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bow Tie Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 303.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bow Tie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
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