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Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Perfect for BBQ’s and picnics, Bow Tie Pasta Salad is cool and creamy and loaded with a big flavors from Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. This is one of those dishes that everyone will ask you for the recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz bow tie or farfalle pasta
  • 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 T Dijon mustard
  • 1 T red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 T dried parsley
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and add 8oz of bow tie (farfalle) noodles. Cook until al dente and drain. Give them a quick rinse with cold water to stop any further cooking. Set aside.
  2. Combine Veggies: Using a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup of celery (thinly sliced into small pieces), 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup of diced red onion. Stir to combine.
  3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayo, 2T dijion mustard, 1T red wine vinegar, and 1/2t garlic powder. Wisk all ingredients together until fully mixed. This is your dressing.
  4. Mix Salad: To the large bowl of veggies, pour the small bowl of dressing over top and give everything a good stir. Add the cooked bow tie pasta.
  5. Add Cheese: Add in 4 oz of sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes and mix to combine.
  6. Season: Sprinkle 1T of dried parsley, 1/2t salt, and 1/4t pepper over top of the salad and stir until everything is fully coated in the dressing and well mixed.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 mins before serving if you prefer it colder.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If leftovers seem to be getting a bit dry, simply mix up an extra tablespoon of dressing and stir it into the salad to freshen it up.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 503 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.03 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 27 mg

Keywords: bow tie pasta salad, farfalle, picnic side dish, creamy pasta salad, vegetarian

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