Creamy Bowtie Pasta Slaw Salad – Cold Side Dish for Summer
If you need an easy side dish for summer, this Bowtie Pasta Slaw Salad is a good one to keep on hand. It’s made with just 4 ingredients, takes very little effort, and comes together fast. Creamy and crunchy, and refreshing, it works well for BBQs, cookouts, potlucks, or quick family dinners.
If you love easy cold side dishes, this creamy Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is another simple recipe that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer dinners.
How to Make Bowtie Pasta Slaw Salad
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Bowtie Pasta Salad with slaw dressing, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 6 oz bowtie pasta noodles
- ⅔ cup slaw dressing (I like Marzetti brand)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 mini cucumbers
Step by Step Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the bowtie noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to cool it down, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
2. Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
3. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and cut the tomatoes in half if they are large. Add the vegetables to the bowl and gently toss everything together.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors have time to blend together.
Note
This recipe can serve anywhere from 8 to 12 people depending on portion size.
This is the kind of cold pasta salad that’s easy to make ahead and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it. It pairs well with grilled chicken and just about any summer meal. Simple recipes like this are always useful when you want something fresh and easy without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
More Pasta Salad Recipes
- Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
- Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad
- Broccoli Cauliflower Pasta Salad
- Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad
Bowtie Pasta Slaw Salad
Ingredients
- 6 oz bowtie pasta noodles
- ⅔ cup slaw dressing (I like Marzetti brand)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 mini cucumbers
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the bowtie noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to cool it down, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and cut the tomatoes in half if they are large. Add the vegetables to the bowl and gently toss everything together.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors have time to blend together.
