The Worlds Best Ranch Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipes

THE WORLD'S BEST RANCH BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles, drain, rinse and set aside.
• Slice grapes in half, and chop green onions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together milk, mayo and ranch packet and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Add dressing a bit at a time until salad is coated (you probably won't need it all).
• Chill for a couple hours and serve!

RANCH, BACON, AND PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until cool, at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, let cool, and chop.
• In a large salad bowl, stir together the ranch dressing, bacon, Parmesan cheese, carrot, celery, and red onion until well combined. Lightly stir in the cooled pasta to coat with dressing, and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

CREAMY RANCH BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiled, salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.
• To cool pasta quickly, pour into a large colander and run under cold water. Pour cooled pasta into a large bowl.
• Stir together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, oil, salt and pepper and pour over pasta. Add ham, cucumbers, broccoli, cheese, and tomato and stir just to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2-3 hours. Serve cold.

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
• Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
• Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.