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Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

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"My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks." — Alley

Directions

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.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 35 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 12, 2012

As is, three stars == too sweet! I'd omit the sugar and toss the broccoli in with the pasta about three minutes before done to "shock" the broccoli so it keeps its crunch and bright green color -- five stars. Also good if you substitute the green onions with diced sweet or red onions. For a full meal, I add leftover cooked chicken or ham.

—HYPATIA1219

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 29, 2012

Try poppy Drsg instead. This was very bland

—JanieB

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19 Ratings

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Mar 11, 2012

I was so skeptical about this dressing. The sugar with the Parmesan seemed like it couldn't be good. As I was putting it on the salad, I was scared I was going to end up wasting all those great ingredients. Wow. Was I wrong! It was phenomenal. My husband and son raved about it, and they're not ones to rave. Later in the night when they usually snack on cereal or sandwiches, they both had bowls of the leftovers from this instead. And they don't touch leftovers! It's nothing short of a miracle.

—Becca

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Feb 29, 2012

Tried this salad yesterday as I had all of the ingredients on hand. Absolutely delicious. Made as directed. Cannot wait to make it for a family get together! Thank you for the great recipe!

—RMR

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Mar 09, 2012

Excellent tasting salad. Had all the ingredients on hand. Goes well with grilled meats or as a main meal. This would also be good with salami or other meats added.

—DB2990

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Mar 19, 2012

I would give this a 10 star if I could. This by far is the best pasta salad I ever had. I too was skeptical about sugar being in a pasta salad but that is what makes this so unique. My family is very picky and normally won't even eat macaroni or pasta salads and they woofed it all down. Next time I will make a double batch so I can have some leftovers. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

—KimJag

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Mar 15, 2012

Colourful and tasty! I have been making the same pasta salad recipe for years (the one on the mayonnaise jar), so was a little skeptical. But this one is fantastic - and it stays creamy the next day. Best of all my husband, who has always merely tolerated pasta salads, LOVES this!

—Oven Mitts

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Mar 03, 2012

This is the best pasta salad I have ever made or tasted. Made no changes to the recipe. It was so good, I made it again the next day for a pot luck dinner at church. So many requests for this recipe! Thank you!

—Spud

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Nutrition

Calories
317 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
43.5 g
14%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
12.4 g
19%

Fiber
3.4 g
14%

Protein
7.7 g
15%

Sodium
484 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 317
Calories from Fat: 112

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g 19 %
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 484mg 19 %
** Potassium 272mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.5g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14 %
Protein 7.7g 15 %
** Sugars 11.4g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 73 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 29 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 59 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.