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    Home » Recipes » Soups and Salads » Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad

    Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad

    Published On:February 25, 2019 By:Ruchi

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    Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad

    This Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad is super easy to make and full of ah-mazing flavors! It can accompany any meal or stand alone as a refreshing side dish – just perfect for summer parties, picnics, and potlucks!

    Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad - RuchiskitchenBusy weeknights call for quick fixes. And what could that better than a Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad accompanied with a bowl of hot comforting soup – healthy, light, and, easy to digest!

    This salad holds a little bit of everything: crunchiness from the colorful veggies, sweetness from cranberries, freshness from lettuce, and a velvety bite from the bowtie pasta that is finished with a simple vegan homemade ranch dressing. Sounds yum and amazing, right! Well, it sure does!

    When tossed into a bowl, these ingredients bring all of the flavors together beautifully that is loved by all – kids to adults.

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    How to make Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad?

    This recipe is so straightforward that even a first time chef could make it with their eyes closed. Just boil and drain the pasta. While the pasta is cooking, cut all your veggies. Add the vegetables, cranberries, and pasta to a bowl. When ready to serve, add lettuce, drizzle your favorite dressing and toss the salad once or twice to coat evenly. 

    You don’t need a lot of dressing for this colorful pasta salad. Just a drizzle will bring out tons of flavor. That’s it; you are all set. Bring out your forks and let’s dig in. 

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    Highlights!

    This Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad is an excellent side dish to bring to a potluck or picnic because it is –
    • Super easy-to-make,
    • Portable,
    • Refreshing, 
    • Colorful, 
    • Made with freshest ingredients, and
    • Totally satisfying!

    A gloriously simple one-pot-dish that is healthy, comforting, and a real crowd-pleaser!

     
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    A very versatile recipe that can be customized to your liking!

    Be creative and enjoy sneakily adding some vegetables that your family loves. Some tested and tried options with my fussy eaters are –

    • broccoli
    • cucumber
    • radish
    • grilled corn
    • and zucchini.

    All the veggies mentioned above add great color and texture to this salad. Overall this salad was amazingly DELICIOUS, even my picky eaters liked it!

    Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad - Ruchiskitchen

    I encourage you to give this recipe a try and share your feedback! If you have questions related to this recipe, send me an email, and I would be happy to answer them. We’d love to hear from you. ?

    Craving for more, try these other options!

    • Quinoa and Bean Salad
    • Roasted Chickpea and Arugula Salad
    • Chickpea Salad
    • No cook Healthy Pasta Salad

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    Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad

    Author : Ruchi
    This Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad is super easy to make and full of ah-mazing flavors! A perfect refreshing side dish for summer parties, picnics, and potlucks.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 SERVINGS
    Calories 366 kcal

    INGREDIENTS
     

    • 1 lb Bow-tie Pasta
    • 1.5 cup Romaine Lettuce ,shredded
    • 1 large Bell Pepper ,cubed
    • 1/4 cup Red onions ,thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup Black olives , sliced
    • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes , sliced
    • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
    • 3/4 cup Ranch dressing + more if needed
    • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed black pepper - optional
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    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente. When cooked, drain pasta. Rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
    • For this salad, add whatever vegetables that you like. Wash and cut them into cubes.
    • In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.
    • Generously pour the dressing over the chopped veggies.
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    • Toss the salad once or twice to coat evenly.
    • Serve immediately!
      Cranberry Bowtie Pasta Salad

    RECIPE NOTES

     
    Need to feed a large crowd?
    This recipe makes 8 servings but can be easily adjusted to feed a large crowd. 
    Simply change the serving size using our ingredients tool and it will double the recipe for you. This salad is sure to please everyone in the group. I hope you love this recipe as much as we do and give it a try.
     
    Other Variations!
    • Bow-tie pasta can be swapped with any kind of pasta
    • Homemade vegan ranch dressing was added to this salad but feel free to use a store-bought one. 
    • For extra crunch, add toasted nuts like almonds, walnuts or pinenuts.
    • Not a ranch lover, no worries, toss the salad in vinaigrette or any other dressing of your choice.
    • This salad can be enjoyed hot or cold. 
     
     

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1495IU | Vitamin C: 29.8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided above is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionists if you have any health issues.

    Are you Going to make this recipe? Take a picture and mention @ruchiskitchen! I would LOVE to see how it turned out for you!

     

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