Best 11 Bow Tie And Broccoli Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful and refreshing journey with our delightful Bow Tie and Broccoli Salad, a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. This vibrant salad features tender bow tie pasta, broccoli florets, sweet cranberries, crunchy almonds, and a tangy dressing that brings all the elements together.

For a more substantial and protein-packed option, try our Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Chicken and Vegetables. Tender bow tie pasta serves as the base for this hearty salad, accompanied by succulent chicken strips, an array of colorful vegetables, and a creamy dressing that ties all the flavors together.

If you're craving a vegan alternative, our Vegan Bow Tie Salad is a delightful choice. This vibrant salad showcases bow tie pasta tossed with an array of fresh vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and cherry tomatoes, all coated in a tangy and flavorful dressing.

And for a unique twist on the classic, our Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Pesto Dressing is sure to impress. This flavorful salad combines bow tie pasta, fresh basil pesto, roasted vegetables, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures.

No matter your dietary preferences, our collection of bow tie pasta salad recipes offers something for everyone. With their vibrant colors, diverse textures, and delicious flavors, these salads are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing weekday lunch.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BOW TIE AND BROCCOLI SALAD



Bow Tie and Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Sharon Lebewohl

Categories     Pasta     Picnic     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Buffet     Mayonnaise     Raisin     Broccoli     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 large stalks fresh broccoli, chopped into small florets, cooked, drained, and chilled
4 cups bow tie noodles, cooked, drained, and chilled
2/3 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté raisins, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside in a small bowl. Quickly sauté sunflower and sesame seeds in remaining oil, stirring frequently, and remove to another small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, toss broccoli, bow ties, raisins, and mayonnaise, combining thoroughly. Just before serving, toss with sunflower and sesame seeds.

BROCCOLI BOWTIE PASTA SALAD



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Farfalle pasta is tossed in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise dressing with broccoli, grapes, bacon and chopped pecans in this unique and tasty salad.

Provided by Danelle

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups fresh broccoli floretes, chopped small
2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 cooked bacon slices, crumbled

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red onion, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add broccoli, pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.

VEGGIE BOW TIE SALAD



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Here's a healthy salad full of fresh vegetables, tender pasta and zippy, homemade vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect accompaniment for lean meat or fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, optional
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli mixture, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, sunflower kernels, basil and sun-dried tomatoes if desired. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BOW TIE BROCCOLI SALAD



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This can be made a variety of ways. You can omit the bow tie pasta and just have the veggies and or add/delete as desired. I think I like it so well because it's somewhat sweet. Feel free to improvise as needed for taste.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups bow tie pasta (optional)
1/2 head broccoli
1/2 head cauliflower (optional)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 lb bacon
1/2 cup green onion (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or white)
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Cut up into bite size pieces the broccoli and cauliflower.
  • Boil noodles and rinse under cold water.
  • Drain well.
  • Fry the bacon crispy and cut up fine.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar and add to your veggies, cheese and raisins.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 486.5, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 8.3

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES



Lemon Chicken with Broccoli & Bow Ties image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the chicken, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Meanwhile, for the salad, cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well.
  • Add the chicken, pine nuts and Parmesan to the broccoli and pasta and toss well.

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



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My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Alley

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry or grape tomatoes
1 bunch green onions, sliced
½ cup chopped celery
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

BROCCOLI WITH BOW TIES AND PEAS



Broccoli with Bow Ties and Peas image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
Kosher salt
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 lemons, zested using a strip zester
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts

Steps:

  • Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli with the peas.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the vegetables and pasta. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and pignolis and toss again.

GARDEN BOW TIE SALAD



Garden Bow Tie Salad image

Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving. -Barbara Burks, Huntsville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium cucumber
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON



Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon image

Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.

Provided by Maryann D.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
  • Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



Chicken & Broccoli Bow-Tie Pasta Salad image

From Kraft foods with some modifications. A nice main meal salad. This can be made ahead and served chilled as a cold salad or made and served immediately as a hot salad. I prefer the hot salad. (Kraft recommends using 6 oz of their grilled chicken strips but I prefer fresh chicken over packaged - use what you are most comfortable serving). ***Update*** Based on the review I wanted to let you know what I took out of the original recipe - it called for 1/2 c sliced olives. I was thinking if you want a really strong flavor - try a very Zesty Italian Dressing or saute your chicken with garlic and add chopped onions to the final dish. Maybe that would perk it up for those that like things a bit spicier. The original way is a method in which my kids will eat it but I understand how adults may want a bit more zing.***

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked (bow-tie)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 lb cooked chicken (cut into strips)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup zesty light Italian dressing
1/4 cup sharp light cheddar cheese (shredded or crumbled)
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded or crumbled)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Add broccoli to the cooking water of the pasta during the last 4 minutes of the pasta cooking time.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli.
  • Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, monterey and cheddar cheese together in a large salad bowl.
  • Add pasta mixture; mixing lightly.
  • Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.

BOW-TIE BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD



Bow-Tie Broccoli Slaw Salad image

Combine pasta salad with broccoli slaw to get a tasty Bow-Tie Broccoli Slaw Salad! Cranberries and almonds make this broccoli slaw salad a sweet side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked, rinsed
1 pkg. (16 oz.) broccoli slaw
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine pasta, slaw, cranberries and onions in large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with nuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful bow tie pasta, cook it in salted water with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • If you don't have broccoli florets on hand, you can use frozen or canned broccoli instead.
  • To save time, use a pre-made dressing or marinade for the broccoli.
  • If you're using fresh herbs, be sure to chop them finely before adding them to the salad.
  • For a more colorful salad, add some chopped red onion or bell pepper.

Conclusion:

Bow tie and broccoli salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover broccoli. With its combination of crunchy bow tie pasta, tender broccoli, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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