Best Cucumber Bow Tie Salad 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.

GARDEN BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the first five ingredients but do not dry; chop and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with dry dressing mix; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4-6 hours or overnight., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Add to vegetable mixture. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Add to salad; toss to coat.

KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
• Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

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.