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bow tie pasta salad in a serving bowl

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Liz Olberding @ Up North Nosh
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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pot
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 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 dijion 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
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add in 4 oz of sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes and mix to combine.
  • 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.
  • 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. 
Tip: if leftovers seem to be getting a bit dry after a day or two, its because the noodles are soaking up the dressing. Simply mix up an extra tablespoon of dressing and stir it into salad to freshen up leftovers.
Also try Easy Pasta Salad with Spaghetti Noodles for a great summer side dish.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 639IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg
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