Description
A simple and refreshing bowtie pasta salad perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, add a little more mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables like peas, corn, or broccoli florets.
- For a tangier flavor, use a vinaigrette instead of Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, bowtie pasta, cold salad, picnic food, potluck dish, vegetarian salad