Blt Bow-Tie Pasta Salad Directions:
In a large salad bowl add drained bow-tie pasta and all ingredients except for lettuce.
Mix and toss well. Add optional ingredients and mix in.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Add lettuce to salad just before serving (you can add it sooner but it's better to wait just before serving time especially if you are using the shredded lettuce ... you be the judge.).
Suggestion: You can use 1 cup Miracle Whip w/3 Tbsp sour cream in place of the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Optional: black olives slices Optional: shredded cheddar cheese garnish (approx 1/3 cup)
Tips: We opted to add the shredded cheese and thought it was a great addition. Since the recipe calls for 2/3 of the bacon bits bottle, we sprinkled the rest of the bottle over the top when serving.
I await your comments! Enjoy!
