Sun-Dried Tomato Bow Tie Salad
Description: 🥗 A refreshing pasta salad that can also be the main dish. This delightful creation was born out of necessity – a potluck demand, dwindling energy, and a desire to utilize pantry staples. It quickly became a crowd-pleaser, with many clamoring for the recipe.
Recipe Category: 🍽️ One Dish Meal
Keywords: 🍗 Chicken, 🧀 Poultry, 🥩 Cheese, 🍖 Meat, 🥗 High Protein, 🥦 Healthy, 🌟 High In…, 🥳 Potluck, ⏲️ < 60 Mins, ❄️ Refrigerator, 🍲 Easy, 💰 Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2393.5
- Fat: 57.5g
- Saturated Fat: 18.7g
- Cholesterol: 544.6mg
- Sodium: 1937.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 339.4g
- Fiber: 19.4g
- Sugar: 11.3g
- Protein: 127g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | bow tie pasta |
| 1/3 | red onion |
| 1 | sliced ripe olives |
| 1 – 2 | fresh parmesan cheese |
| – | chicken |
| 1/2 | – |
|---|
Cooking Time: ⏱️ 15 minutes
Preparation Time: ⏱️ 30 minutes
Total Time: ⏱️ 45 minutes
Recipe Yield: 1 large salad
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta: 🍝 Cook the bow tie pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and set it aside.
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Mix Ingredients: 🥣 In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the red onion, sliced ripe olives, and fresh parmesan cheese.
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Add Chicken: 🍗 If desired, add diced chicken to the salad. You can use up to 2 cups of diced chicken for a hearty main dish salad. Alternatively, omit the meat entirely for a delightful side salad.
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Optional Ingredients: 🌶️ For added flavor and texture, consider incorporating diced green pepper into the salad.
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Gently Stir: 🥄 Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring that the flavors meld together harmoniously.
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Chill: ❄️ Cover the salad bowl and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to intensify and meld together, resulting in a more delicious salad experience.
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Dressing Size: 🍶 Depending on availability, opt for the larger size of bottled dressing if your local store offers multiple options. This ensures an ample amount of dressing to coat the salad ingredients.
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Serve: 🍽️ Once chilled, serve the Sun-Dried Tomato Bow Tie Salad as a refreshing main dish or a flavorful side to complement your favorite meals.
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Enjoy: 😋 Dive into this delightful salad creation and relish the burst of flavors with every bite. Whether at a potluck, picnic, or weekday dinner, this salad is sure to impress!
Note: 📝 Feel free to customize this recipe according to your preferences. You can experiment with different types of pasta, vegetables, and protein options to create your own unique twist on this versatile salad.
