Texas Forever Pasta Salad

• 4 cups Water
• 2-1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta (I Used Bowties)
• 6 whole Green Onions, Chopped
• 10 whole Fresh Chives, Chopped
• 2 whole Tomatillos, Husked And Chopped
• 2 ears Corn, Husked And Kernels Removed
• 1 whole Zucchini, Chopped
• 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
• 1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped
• 3 strips Bacon, Pre-cooked
• 2 containers (6 Oz. Size) Non-fat Greek Yogurt
• 4 ounces, weight Packet Of Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced

1. In a large sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Add in pasta and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, until pasta is done.
2. While pasta is cooking, add green onions, chives, tomatillos, corn kernels, zucchini, bell pepper, jalepeno, and bacon to a large bowl. Stir together.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt with the ranch dressing mix. Whisk together. Pour dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl.
4. Add cooked pasta to the vegetable bowl. Also add in cheese, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir all of the ingredients together. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Let refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional bacon, cilantro, and green onions.

water, whole wheat pasta, green onions, fresh chives, kernels, zucchini, green bell pepper, bacon, containers, mix, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/texas-forever-pasta-salad/ (may not work)