Bow-tie Pasta Salad
by Elissa Corrie
serves: 12
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Delicious bow-tie pasta with fresh vegetables and dressing. |
Ingredients: |
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1 16oz. pkg |
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bow-tie pasta (farfalle) |
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1 12 oz. bag |
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frozen broccoli florets (or fresh broccoli) |
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1 10 oz. basket |
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grape or cherry tomatoes |
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1 bunch |
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green onions, sliced |
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1/2 cup |
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chopped celery |
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1/2 |
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red bell pepper, chopped |
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1/2 |
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green bell pepper, chopped |
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2 cups |
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creamy salad dressing, (Miracle Whip) |
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1/3 cup |
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grated Parmesan cheese |
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1/4 cup |
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sugar or sugar substitute (Splenda) |
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1/2 tsp |
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dried basil |
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1/2 tsp |
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salt |
Directions: |
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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.
Amount Per Serving Calories: 317 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 15mg
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