Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe, a delightful dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners. This colorful salad features tender bow tie pasta tossed with cubed chicken, crisp red bell peppers, sweet peas, and creamy cheddar cheese, all coated in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise and tangy relish. With its refreshing taste and satisfying texture, this salad not only pleases the palate but also makes for a stunning centerpiece on any table. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time—just chill it before serving to let those flavors meld beautifully!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons relish (sweet or dill)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 cup fully-cooked chicken (diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
- 1/2 small onion (peeled and finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, relish, sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with diced chicken, cheddar cheese, onion, peas, and red bell pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix until well-coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg