Texas Forever Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Texas Forever Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Water; 2-1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta (I Used Bowties); 6 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 10 whole Fresh Chives, Chopped; 2 whole Tomatillos, Husked And Chopped; 2 ears Corn, Husked And Kernels Removed; 1 whole Zucchini, Chopped; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped; 3 strips Bacon, Pre-cooked; 2 containers (6 Oz. Size) Non-fat Greek Yogurt; 4 ounces, weight Packet Of Ranch Seasoning Mix; 3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 whole Lime, Juiced

Servings: persons

4 cups Water
2-1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta (I Used Bowties)
6 whole Green Onions, Chopped
10 whole Fresh Chives, Chopped
2 whole Tomatillos, Husked And Chopped
2 ears Corn, Husked And Kernels Removed
1 whole Zucchini, Chopped
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped
3 strips Bacon, Pre-cooked
2 containers (6 Oz. Size) Non-fat Greek Yogurt
4 ounces, weight Packet Of Ranch Seasoning Mix
3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 whole Lime, Juiced

1
In a large sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Add in pasta and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, until pasta is done.
2
While pasta is cooking, add green onions, chives, tomatillos, corn kernels, zucchini, bell pepper, jalepeno, and bacon to a large bowl. Stir together.
3
In a separate small bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt with the ranch dressing mix. Whisk together. Pour dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl.
4
Add cooked pasta to the vegetable bowl. Also add in cheese, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir all of the ingredients together. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5
Let refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional bacon, cilantro, and green onions.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Water, 2-1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta (I Used Bowties), 6 whole Green Onions, Chopped, 10 whole Fresh Chives, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Texas Forever 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.

Texas Forever Pasta Salad

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