SEVEN-LAYER HOLIDAY PASTA SALAD

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Holidays beg for do-ahead food prep. Here's a colorful salad created with you in mind.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

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