Bacon Bowtie Pasta Salad
This bacon bowtie pasta salad has a nice crunch of bacon, tomatoes and a tangy sauce.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16- ounce box bowtie pasta
- 1 16- ounce package of bacon
- 1 large tomato diced (appx. one cup)
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse in cool water and drain well. Set aside.
- Chop the bacon in small pieces and brown it in a large skillet.
- When the bacon is crisp, drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, mayonnaise, green onion, vinegar, and milk. (Reserve a few of the green onions for garnish, if desired.)
- Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
- At this point you can also add more mayonnaise and/or vinegar to your liking.
- Serve immediately or cover and allow to chill in the refrigerator.Notes
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Notes
As salad sits in the refrigerator, it may absorb some of the dressing, so you may need to add more mayonnaise and/or vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 935mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g