Melon Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipes

GRILLED MELON AND PROSCIUTTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and salt until emulsified. Add the basil, parsley, tarragon and Parmesan and stir to combine.
• For the salad: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the prosciutto is brown and crispy, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the prosciutto to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat. Place the melon wedges in the pan and grill until nice grill marks appear and the melon is slightly caramelized, about 1 minute per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into bite-size pieces.
• Add the grilled melon, pasta and olives to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with the crispy prosciutto.

MELON BOWTIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. After cooking, draining, and rinsing, allow it to cool and set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, melon, basil, olives, salami, and arugula. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss with your hands.
• Plate on a large platter and top with fresh feta cheese. Serve cold and enjoy!

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.

TURKEY-MELON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, watermelon, celery and onion; set aside. , In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and sugar until smooth. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into turkey mixture. Drizzle with the yogurt mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH FONTINA AND MELON

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse well.
• In a large bowl toss together pasta, melon, and cheese. Combine salad dressing and mint; pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.
• Add watercress to pasta mixture just prior to serving.
• For a pretty presentation, pasta salad may be served in melon shells :).