Best Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipes

GARDEN BOW TIE SALAD

Garden Bow Tie Salad image

Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving. -Barbara Burks, Huntsville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN BOW TIE SALAD RECIPE - (4/5)

Garden Bow Tie Salad Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by VerneJ

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

1. 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. 2. 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.