BLT Bow Tie Salad

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A wonderful summer salad I always take to potlucks. The salad is a combination of bow tie pasta, fresh tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and bits of lettuce in a delicious ranch dressing. Never any leftovers!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta (farfalle)

  • 2 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes

  • ¾ cup cooked crumbled bacon

  • ½ head romaine lettuce, torn

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise

  • ¾ cup ranch dressing

  • 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste

  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.

  2. Stir tomatoes, bacon, and romaine lettuce into bow tie pasta. Whisk mayonnaise, ranch dressing, onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
29g Fat
28g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 616mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 300mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.