Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. pkg. bow tie pasta; 1 lb. raw white meat (chicken or turkey, skinless); 6 oz. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh garlic; 2 to 3 Tbsp. dried basil leaves; 1 to 2 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves; 1 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tsp. seasoned salt (or more); 1 c. chopped black olives; 1 bunch chopped green onions; 3 oz. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. pkg. bow tie pasta
1 lb. raw white meat (chicken or turkey, skinless)
6 oz. olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh garlic
2 to 3 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
1 to 2 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves
1 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp. seasoned salt (or more)
1 c. chopped black olives
1 bunch chopped green onions
3 oz. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook bow ties in salted water until al dente.
2
Rinse and leave at room temperature.
3
Cube raw chicken.
4
Heat olive oil and cook chicken until just barely done.
5
Add garlic to the chicken and olive oil mixture after it has been removed from stove as to not burn the garlic.
6
Allow garlic flavor to permeate chicken for a few moments.
7
Pour chicken, oil and garlic mixture into pasta. Add all remaining ingredients except Parmesan.
8
Allow pasta to sit for a few minutes.
9
The amount of Parmesan added to the pasta depends on how oily the pasta salad is, as the Parmesan is absorbed into the oil.
10
Too much Parmesan will result in a dry salad.
11
The salad should be served at room temperature and is best if it is served before it has been refrigerated.

941

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. pkg. bow tie pasta, 1 lb. raw white meat (chicken or turkey, skinless), 6 oz. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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