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BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Madsen 

"I first had this summery salad at a family reunion. It's one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. --Jennifer Madsen of Rexburg, Idaho."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  25 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

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

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 134 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Sarah 
I thought that this was a nice twist on the standard pasta salads out there. I didn’t add the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by MRS. MANGIS 
I have made this exact recipe for many YEARS! Perfect for the office potluck, beach picnic, or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by alexdolly 
Wow! I was looking for a pasta salad that wasn't your average boring chicken salad - and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by GourmetAmateur 
My only favorite pasta salad. This was a hit with company. I do add some water but not the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by Suemck 
This was really good, but I'm not sure the water is necessary. It made the dressing very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by ultraviolette 
Really good and super easy. My first attempt at making pasta salad. This recipe's a keeper! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2008 by Janine 
This turned out delicious! I would not skip the BBQ sauce as others have done, or you won't be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by MrsMangis 
This is by far, the absolute best recipe. Whether for lunch, picnics, potlucks. I've actually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by Vee 
i had this recipe several years back,got it out of a taste of home mag. misplaced it and could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Lesley 
I just recently made this salad to accompany a burger & fries dinner and it was a hit!!!! I... MORE

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