Tortellini Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

LIGHT AND EASY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta until al dente.
• In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk or shake lemon juice, olive oil, mustard and minced garlic until well combined.
• Drain bow tie pasta and rinse with cold water to shock the noodles.
• In a large serving bowl, toss drained pasta with dressing, feta, cherry tomatoes and basil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until serving (recommend 2+ hours to allow the pasta salad dressing to marinate the bowtie pasta).

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.

MEDITERRANEAN FARFALLE (BOW TIE) PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta for 11 minutes (al dente) to 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine roasted red pepper, onion, parsley, vinegar, and garlic.
• Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in oil.
• Add cooled pasta, beans, and seasoning; toss lightly until well blended.
• Cover; refrigerate 2 hours.

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.

AWESOME BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in ice water until cool.
• Toss pasta with onion, feta, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and tomato.
• Chill for 1 to 2 hours.

COLORFUL TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
• When making any pasta salad, I prefer to under cook it by a minute or two so that it is a bit more firm, but this is up to you.
• Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl or large measuring cup.
• Combine peppers, onion, and olives in a very large bowl.
• Gently stir in tortellini.
• Pour dressing over salad and lightly toss to coat pasta and vegetables.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours.
• Just before serving, sprinkle the cheeses on top.