Blt Bow Tie Salad 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:

• 1. In large salad bowl add drained bow tie pasta and all ingredients except for lettuce. Mix and toss well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Add lettuce to salad just before serving ( you can add it sooner but its better to wait just before serving time especially if you are using the shredded lettuce ... you be the judge.)
• 2. Suggestion: You can use 1 cup Miracle whip w/3tbs sour cream in place of the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Optional: black olives slices Optional: shredded cheddar cheese garnish (approx 1/3 cup)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• In a big serving bowl, combine the pasta, romaine, cherry tomatos and bacon bits.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately.
• This is also really good with leftover chicken chopped up and mixed inches Prep time does not include the cooking time.