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This creamy bowtie pasta salad is loaded with veggies and flavor but is a super easy pasta salad recipe! Serve this cold pasta salad at your next family get together. Works great for summer cookouts and potlucks. With this pasta salad with no mayo, keep guests guessing on what makes this creamy dressing so amazing!

Creamy Bowtie Pasta Salad

This creamy bowtie pasta salad without mayo uses two kinds of dressing and is full of flavor. Makes a great addition to any potluck or cookout. Everyone will love this pasta salad!

Course Salad
Keyword bowtie, bowtie pasta, fresh vegetables, no mayo, pasta, pasta salad, potluck recipes, salad dressing, salad recipe, summer recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 322 kcal
Author Emilie at FindingZest.com

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bowtie or mini bowtie (farfalle pasta)
  • 1 medium orange or yellow pepper chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper chopped
  • 2 cups sliced and quartered english cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • extra cherry tomatoes fresh parsley (chopped), shredded Parmesan for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Immediately rinse in cold water.
  2. In medium bowl whisk dressings and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  3. In extra large bowl mix together pasta, vegetables and dressing.
  4. Pour into serving bowl and top with fresh parsley, shredded Parmesan and cherry tomatoes (if desired.)
  5. Refrigerate at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Bowtie Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
322
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
510
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
220
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
791
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.