Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

A delicious combination of pasta, chicken, bacon, cheddar, avocado and homemade ranch dressing!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces rigatoni shells, rotini, or penne
  • 8 slices Bacon
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup diced cheddar cheese cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • ½ avocado for garnish, optional

Dressing

  • cup mayonnaise
  • cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk or as needed
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. If desired, whisk 1 tablespoon bacon grease into the dressing.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Drain well and rinse under cold water.
  4. Set aside 1 tablespoon of green onions and half of the bacon for garnish.
  5. In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, half of the bacon, chicken, tomatoes, green onions, and cheese. Add dressing to taste (you may not use all of the dressing) and toss well to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
  6. Garnish with sliced avocado if using and remaining bacon and green onion.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken.
  • For a quick dressing, replace the seasonings and herbs with a packet of ranch dressing mix. The dressing can also be replaced with store-bought ranch dressing.
  • Leftover pasta salad can be kept in the fridge in a covered container for up to 4 days. Stir before re-serving. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 413 (21%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 344mg (14%) Potassium 361mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 512IU (10%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 413 21%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 344mg 14%
Potassium 361mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 512IU 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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