Bow Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (such as Barilla®)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley®)
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1 (16 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.5 cup bacon bits
• 0.33 cup diced red onion
• 0.33 cup chopped green onion

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together salad dressing, milk, ranch mix, and garlic salt until smooth. Add broccoli, mushrooms, ½ cup Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, red onion, green onion, and cooled peas. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
4. Gently fold the cooked pasta into the salad mixture. Top with the remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate until ready to serve for the best flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 337 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1116 mg
• Protein Content: 13 g
• Cholesterol Content: 24 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 42 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g