BLT Bow Tie Salad

A wonderful summer salad I always take to potlucks. The salad is a combination of bow tie pasta, fresh tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and bits of lettuce in a delicious ranch dressing. Never any leftovers!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
• 1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
• ¾ cup ranch dressing
• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 2 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes
• ¾ cup cooked crumbled bacon
• ½ head romaine lettuce, torn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir tomatoes, bacon, and romaine lettuce into bow tie pasta. Whisk mayonnaise, ranch dressing, onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.