Best Tortellini Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

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

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile boil pasta in salted water per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Add broccoli, bell peppers and onions to a sheet tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Roast for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are caramelized and tender.
• Combine all the Italian dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk to combine. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle in about 1/2 the dressing adding more as needed.
• Serve immediately with parmesan cheese on top! Season to taste with salt and pepper.

EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
• Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
• Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

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.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until tender, about 9 to 10 minutes.
• Immediately chill in ice water, drain and toss with a little oil.
• Combine pasta with all the other ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.

TORTELLINI & BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the precooked Tortellini and Bow Tie Pasta in a large colander.
• Rinse both pastas under cold water until completely cooled.
• Drain completely and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together the Salad Pastas and Vegetables.
• Add the Dressing and Spices and toss everything well.
• Refrigerate until time to serve.
• This salad develops more flavor the longer it refrigerates so it can be made the night before if desired.
• Lightly toss just prior to serving.