BLT Salad With Bow Ties and Cheddar Ingredients 2 cups bow tie or corkscrew shaped pasta 1 package Dole baby spinach salad blend/other variety 1/3 cup packaged bacon bits 1 cup leftover Pioneer Sausage, crumbled 1 cup cherry, pear or baby roma tomatoes, halved ¾ cup cheddar cheese, diced 1/3 cup ranch dressing Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and rinse in cool water. Drain again. Toss together salad blend, pasta, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, and cheese in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to evenly coated.