Tuxedo Bow Tie Pasta Salad For Picnics And Potlucks Recipes

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:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, zucchini, mushrooms and red pepper in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the lemon juice and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in the cheese, basil and remaining butter.

Steps:

• In a large bowl stir together the mayonnaise, olives, artichoke hearts, peppers, broccoli florets, celery, cucumber, and tomatoes. Now is the time to add the pepperoni or salami and cheese, if using.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta; mix thoroughly.
• Stir in the reserved artichoke marinade, a spoonful at a time, to the desired consistency.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with snipped fresh herbs (parsley and chives).
• Cover and thoroughly chill (several hours or overnight) before serving.