Description
Indulge in this delightful Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe, a perfect harmony of colorful ingredients and rich flavors. This versatile dish combines tender farfalle pasta with diced chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh vegetables like red bell peppers and peas, all coated in a creamy dressing that enhances the taste. Ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or casual family dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also makes for an easy make-ahead option that allows flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat that’s sure to impress guests of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 cup fully-cooked chicken (diced)
- 1/2 small onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons relish
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the salad.
- Boil the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cheddar cheese, chicken, onion, peas, and red bell pepper.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg