Best Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN FARFALLE (BOW TIE) PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta Salad image

From the San Giorgio box. The red wine vinegar makes this a sweet pasta salad. The beans makes this a satisfying light meal.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Beans

Time 2h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked
1 (7 ounce) container roasted red peppers or 1 (7 ounce) container pimientos, drained and sliced into strips
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper, to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 280.2, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.5

FARFALLE OF ARETE (GREEK PASTA SALAD)



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Give me a word, any word and I will show you how it is Greek...LOL! Great quote from a good movie but this isn't a movie, but a recipe I created for a Greek pasta salad with an easy homemade dressing.

Provided by Stacey Lawson

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 27

GREEK DRESSING
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c mayonnaise
4 tsp cavender's all purpose greek seasoning
1/8 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp tahini
3 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
SALAD
1 lb farfalle (bow tie) pasta
12 oz marinated artichoke hearts, diced
2 can(s) large pitted black olives, halfed
12 oz feta cheese, crumbled
16 oz baby spinach
2 pt grape tomatoes, halfed
2 pt mushrooms, quartered
6 oz sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1 large purple onion, sliced thin
1 large english cucumbers, seeded and diced
2 large red peppers, sliced
1 tsp fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. FOR DRESSING: Combine all ingredients and whisk together. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed. This will make a lot of dressing, so don't just pour it over the salad.
  • 2. Cook, drain, and cool pasta.
  • 3. Add pasta, spinach, and all other vegetables and cheese to a large bowl. Toss to combine ingredients evenly.
  • 4. Add dressing, about a half cup and toss. This is where you decide how much or how little dressing you desire.
  • 5. You could add grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, or grilled tenderloin to make this a main dish. This is a very cool dish for those hot summer days.

FARFALLE PASTA SALAD



Farfalle pasta salad image

You can change this by replacing the almonds with Parmesan cheese if you are not vegan. I took a version of this recipe from Sunset Magazine and tried it. I thought it was delicious.

Provided by carol tonyan @caroltonyan

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium zest and juice from lemons
2 - garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
1 jar(s) (16 oz.) roasted red bell peppers rinsed and drained
3/4 pound(s) artichokes, canned in water or frozen
12 ounce(s) farfalle pasta
1 cup(s) ground almonds (coarsely ground divided)
1/2 cup(s) flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Combine lemon zest and juice from lemon in large bowl with garlic, pepper salt and oil and roasted peppers.
  • Chop artichokes and add to bowl and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed. Drain and save 2 cup of pasta water. Toss pasta with pepper mixture, then with parsley and 1/2 cup of almonds. Mix in a little pasta water if needed to loosen. Serve with remaining almonds.

FARFALLE PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI PESTO



Farfalle Pasta Salad with Broccoli Pesto image

Broccoli pesto? Yes, please! Pulse florets with parsley, pistachios, Parmesan and dressing. It's a great sauce for this pasta dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 fresh broccoli florets, rinsed
1/2 tsp. water
3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
4 Tbsp. pistachios
1/2 cup KRAFT Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
5 sweet peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan boil broccoli florets with enough water to cover. Approximately 5 minutes. Remove florets with a slotted spoon and place on a plate to cool. Reserve the water to cook pasta in.
  • In a food processor, pulse broccoli, parsley, 2 tablespoons pistachios, parmesan cheese and dressing until finely chopped and combined; approximately 30 seconds.
  • Cook farfalle pasta according to package. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Over low heat, add the pesto and chopped peppers to the pot and ¼ cup of reserved water. Toss to combine. Add more water to thin out pesto if necessary. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until sweet peppers begin to soften.
  • Serve with a baby arugula salad dressed with remaining Italian dressing. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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