Best Blt Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

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BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad image

This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's become one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. -Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad image

This is summer in a bowl. The flavor of a BLT really comes through, with a bit of BBQ sauce for a kick. It's great any time of year as a main dish or a side. People always ask for the recipe wherever I take this salad.

Provided by Toffiffeezz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
20 bite size cherry tomatoes
6 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce (any flavour is good)
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 81.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.1

BLT BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



BLT Bow-Tie Pasta Salad image

This salad is great any time and for any occasion. It's delicious too! You can half the recipe if need be. Great for game day parties and cook outs.

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (12oz - 16 oz) bow tie pasta cooked and drained (you can use med shell pasta in place of bow ties)
2/3 bottle Hormel bacon bits
10-12 ripe cherry tomatoes halved
3 c shredded lettuce "or" 1/2 head lettuce chopped small
1/4 c diced red onion
1 - 1 1/2 c Hidden Valley ranch dressing
salt / pepper to taste
OPTIONAL:
1/2 c black olive slices (optional)
1/3 c shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

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)

BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)



BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup mayo
1/4 cup water
1 T barbecue sauce
1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1/3 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, romaine, chicken, tomato and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over the pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

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