Bow-Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Bow-Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (such as Barilla(R)); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional); 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)); 1/4 cup milk; 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley(R)); 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt; 1 (16 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces; 2 cups chopped broccoli florets; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup bacon bits; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (such as Barilla(R))
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R))
1/4 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley(R))
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 (16 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup bacon bits
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped green onion

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
3
While pasta cooks, mix salad dressing, milk, ranch mix, and garlic salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add mushrooms, broccoli, 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, red onion, green onion, and cooled peas. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate salad until pasta is done.
4
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Mix thoroughly into the salad. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (such as Barilla(R)), 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional), 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)), and more.

Yes, Bow-Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bow-Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad

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