Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

The dressing for this pasta salad with broccoli, celery, and bell pepper is made with Parmesan cheese, creamy salad dressing, sugar, and dried basil.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
• 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.

Step 3

Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.

Step 4

Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.

Step 5

Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.

Step 6

Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.