BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

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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

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