Cucumber Bow Tie Salad Recipes

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.

CUCUMBER BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Pour in pasta and return to a boil.
• Cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, chili oil, and salt; mix well.
• Add the cucumber, bell pepper, and onion, and toss to coat.
• Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Drain again, add to the cucumber mixture, and toss well.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill.

BLACK BEAN BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring broth and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until garlic is tender. Cool slightly., Transfer to a food processor, add 1/4 cup black beans, cilantro, lime juice, oil, tomato paste, oregano and salt; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pasta, zucchini, peppers, onion and remaining beans; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Toss tomatoes, cucumber,black olives, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, gently toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and Mozzarella cheese.
• Chill for 2-3 hours so flavors can blend.

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.

BBQ BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and barbecue sauce in medium bowl.
• Add all remaining ingredients; mix lightly to coat.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BOW-TIE COWBOY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
• While pasta cooks, mix salad dressing, milk, ranch mix, and garlic salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add mushrooms, broccoli, 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, red onion, green onion, and cooled peas. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate salad until pasta is done.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Mix thoroughly into the salad. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.