Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Lentil And Apple Recipes

ITALIAN BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook the bow tie pasta to al dente in boiling salted water. Remove drain well and allow to cool completely.
• When you are ready to assemble the salad, thinly slice the onions - both the white and green parts, red or green bell pepper, slice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
• Drain the roasted red pepper and chop. Drain the artichoke hearts and dice.
• Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the salad seasoning and add the salad dressing. Mix well to combine. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
• Prior to serving, stir well and check seasoning. You may need to add a touch of salt, black pepper and/or additional salad dressing.
• Can be served cold or at room temperature.

LIGHT AND EASY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta until al dente.
• In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk or shake lemon juice, olive oil, mustard and minced garlic until well combined.
• Drain bow tie pasta and rinse with cold water to shock the noodles.
• In a large serving bowl, toss drained pasta with dressing, feta, cherry tomatoes and basil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until serving (recommend 2+ hours to allow the pasta salad dressing to marinate the bowtie pasta).

ITALIAN BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain.
• Combine cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

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.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH LENTIL AND APPLE

Steps:

• Place lentils and water in sauce pan and simmer over medium heat for 40-45 minutes, until tender. Drain and chill.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente - drain and rinse under cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine lentils, pasta and remaining ingredients.
• Chill for 1 hour to let flavors blend. Take out and let stand at room temperature before serving.
• Enjoy!

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Drain the cooked pasta, and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain very well and then pour the pasta into a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion, grape tomatoes and black olives. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk well. While whisking, slowly whisk in the olive oil. Whisk in the parsley.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables. Stir well. Fold in the feta cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.