Mexican Style Bow Tie Salad Recipes

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.

COLD SOUTHWESTERN BOW TIE PASTA

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.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

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.

MEXICAN STYLE BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare bow tie pasta according to package directions; drain.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook chicken, bell peppers, and onions until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
• Add, beans, cumin, and chili powder; heat through.
• In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken mixture, tomato sauce, corn, and cheddar cheese.
• In another bowl, combine yogurt and taco sauce.
• Add to salad mixture and toss well.

BOW TIE NICOISE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine mayo, feta, garlic, black pepper, and parm to make dressing.
• Drain and flake tuna, add bell pepper, celery and olives.
• Add to dressing and mix, next adding pasta mixing gently.
• Salt and pepper to taste.