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 :

Pappu Gupta
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md sopon Hawladar
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's packed with vegetables and protein, and it's low in calories.


SEIF ELDEN
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I made this salad for a party and everyone loved it! It's a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Adebayo Gbenga
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Loyalty Hampton
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I'm not usually a fan of bow-tie pasta, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It was cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.


Liton Ahmed
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of vegetables, cheese, and dressing, and it always turns out delicious.


Molly Sanders
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I love the addition of the bow-tie pasta to this salad. It gives it a nice chewy texture and makes it more filling.


Bechir Dakhlaoui
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen peas and carrots in my freezer, so I can easily throw together this salad whenever I need a quick and healthy lunch.


LBX TeamVlog
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to make and transport, and it held up well in the heat.


Kelvin Ikechukwu
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This bow-tie salad was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.