Mexican Style Bow Tie Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
• Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
• Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.

Steps:

• Prepare bow tie pasta according to package directions; drain.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook chicken, bell peppers, and onions until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
• Add, beans, cumin, and chili powder; heat through.
• In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken mixture, tomato sauce, corn, and cheddar cheese.
• In another bowl, combine yogurt and taco sauce.
• Add to salad mixture and toss well.

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Pour in pasta and return to a boil.
• Cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, chili oil, and salt; mix well.
• Add the cucumber, bell pepper, and onion, and toss to coat.
• Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Drain again, add to the cucumber mixture, and toss well.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill.