Best Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Lentil And Apple Recipes

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BOWTIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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A quick and easy Bowtie Pasta Salad with Italian dressing packed with flavor and Italian flare thanks to a few fresh and a few ready-made ingredients! The perfect make-ahead dish for potluck gatherings come spring and the summertime.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups uncooked Farfalle pasta
3/4 cup creamy Italian dressing ((such as Olive Garden Italian Dressing), separated)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 (8 ounce) block Mozzarella cheese, cut into a 1/4" dice
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped, fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a roaring boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool running water until just warm to the touch.
  • Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with a 1/4 cup of Italian dressing and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside and allow to cool completely while you prepare the vegetables.
  • Add the tomatoes, Mozzarella, olives, and basil the bowl, along with the remaining 1/2 cup of Italian dressing. Toss to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 972 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LIGHT AND EASY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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A light, refreshing and easy pasta salad, perfect for summer picnics and outings. This lemon basil pasta salad recipe is always a crowd pleaser!

Provided by Julie Blanner

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces pasta
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
5 ounces feta (crumbled)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
6 leaves basil ( sliced thin)
salt and pepper (to taste)

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 167 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH LENTIL AND APPLE



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The first time I tried this was at a Pot Luck luncheon at my office. What a hit - delicious and fresh. Best served at room temperature.

Provided by Golden Sunflower

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup dried lentils
3 cups water
8 ounces bow tie pasta, farfalle
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, chopped
2 apples, cored and diced
1 yellow pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, I prefer white balsamic
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 274.2, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 12.1

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



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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

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry or grape tomatoes
1 bunch green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt

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

BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



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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

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

SPINACH BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



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With its fresh, crisp blend of fruit-and-veggie flavors, this pretty salad from our Test Kitchen is perfect for any springtime dinner or luncheon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, yellow pepper and apricots. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to spinach mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

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