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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bow Tie Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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 301.11 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.36 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 40.81 g 15%
- Total Fat 12.53 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.88 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 216.24 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 4.68 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 7.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.57 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 289.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 46.2 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 12.15 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
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 301.11 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 301.11 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.
- Is Bow Tie Pasta Salad healthy?
- Bow Tie Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 301.11 calories and 7.36 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 216.24 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.88 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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