Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package farfalle bow tie pasta , 16 ounce
• 1 bag broccoli florets , 12 ounce
• 10 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 bunch green onions , sliced
• 0.5 cups chopped celery
• 0.5 reds bell pepper , chopped
• 0.5 greens bell pepper , chopped
• 2 cups creamy salad dressing , such as Miracle Whip®
• 0.33 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cups white sugar or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons dried basil or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons salt or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook 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.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Gently stir salad dressing and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until evenly mixed; season to taste with sugar, basil, and salt.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   For best results, chill salad in refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend.