Garden Bow Tie Salad

Name: Garden Bow Tie Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 89 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2013

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mamamarie

May 27, 2015

This was very good. I used olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Did not use italian salad dressing mix.
klandrews84

Apr 20, 2015

Made for a birthday party. People liked it!
irenethebean

Oct 14, 2014

Things to notice about his recipe...it is 24 servings and it requires many hours of refrigeration. The flavor of this salad was good. I wonder how each Italian dressing brand differs one to another. My two little boys even ate it without a protest. We left out the green bell pepper. My husband and I were wanting some fat in it though like some feta or cubed cheese or olives. I will probably make this again as it was one healthy side dish!
Texas Nana1940

Aug 23, 2014

The recipe sounds great...one question though and maybe I overlooked the answer. When do you add the other 3 vegetables? I have made pasta salads before, but the method is different.
DJacobsen

Aug 23, 2014

Please make your recipes pinable!
carolanne1210

Aug 22, 2014

Absolutely delicious! I used garlic and herb dressing mix, and added salami, mushrooms and fresh diced tomatoes. This disappeared in a big hurry!
Chese63

Aug 21, 2014

This is a great recipe. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste. I use zesty Italian dressing to speed things up. I've also added ham and mini pepperoni occasionally. It never sits for very long, my husband devours it!!
mscjtroy

Aug 15, 2014

Enjoyable!
CHBella

May 23, 2013

This is great and easy. I used spring onions instead of red because that is what I had on hand. I also added mushrooms. I think it would be great with grilled chicken for a light meal.
cctp1016

Apr 11, 2013

I don't normally like pasta salad, but I even I enjoyed this!