How to Make Bow-Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to satisfying and flavorful pasta salads, the Bow-Tie Cowboy Pasta Salad is a true winner. This dish combines the heartiness of cowboy-style ingredients with the lightness and freshness of a pasta salad, making it the perfect dish for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Packed with a variety of textures and flavors, this pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

The star of this recipe is the bow-tie pasta, which provides a fun and unique shape that holds the dres...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (such as Barilla®)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (Optional)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley®)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup bacon bits
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onion

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • 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.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Mix thoroughly into the salad. Top with the remaining Cheddar cheese and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 1116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 250mg