How long does bowtie pasta salad stay good for in the refrigerator?

Regardless of the pasta shape, any pasta salad that contains mayonnaise stays good in the refrigerator for up to five days. Pasta salad that does not contain mayonnaise stays good in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

Pasta salad should be refrigerated in a covered container, and it must be served at 41 F to prevent foodborne illness. Plain cooked pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to seven days in a covered container or resealable bag. Plain cooked pasta can be placed in resealable bags or freezer containers and stored in the freezer for up to eight months.