Best Sunflower N Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUNFLOWER, BACON AND PARMESAN BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



Sunflower, Bacon and Parmesan Bow-tie Pasta Salad image

One of my co-workers found this recipe from a local grocery store; when we have potlucks we hope he'll make this salad. It's very easy and very tasty - but you really can't go wrong with bacon and parmesan-now can you? (The cooking time - includes the minimum chill time.)

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     Pork

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked according to directions
1 1/2 cups bottled parmesan salad dressing, divided
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced green onion, tops included
3 tablespoons diced pimentos or 1 small diced red pepper
1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on box, drained.
  • Add 1 cup of parmesan dressing, celery, onions, pimento/red pepper to pasta.
  • Toss to mix.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.
  • Prior to serving, add remaining 1/2 cup dressing, bacon and sunflower seeds.
  • Toss to mix and serve.

SUNFLOWER 'N PASTA SALAD RECIPE



Sunflower 'N Pasta Salad Recipe image

Provided by nlhartman

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 12 oz. pkg. dry farfalle (6 cups prepared)
1 1/2 c. Lunds/Byerly's Parmesan Dressing, divided
1/2 c. salted sunflower nuts
1/2 c. thinly slice celery
1/3 c. real bacon bits
1/2 c. sliced green onions, including some tops
3 T. diced pimento
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large kettle, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine pasta, 1 c. dressing, sunflower nuts, celery, bacon bits, onion and pimento. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. To serve: Stir in remaining 1/2 c. of dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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