Description
Enjoy a bright summer side with Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Salad, featuring al dente bow tie pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, colorful bell pepper, and shredded cheese, all coated in a smooth ranch‑style dressing. Tender smoked beef adds savory depth, balancing the fresh vegetables for a perfect creamy, crunchy, smoky bite. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or quick lunches, this salad can be made ahead and served chilled. Its vibrant colors and protein make it a hit at any gathering today.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup creamy dressing (like ranch)
- 1 cup cooked and chopped smoked beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, shredded cheese, and smoked beef.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of dried dill to the dressing. This salad keeps well for up to three days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil, Mix, Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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