Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Excellent
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is ready to rock your next backyard party or potluck! Tender pasta is tossed with fresh tomatoes, romaine lettuce, scallions, bacon, and Cabot cheddar cheese, then tossed in an easy homemade ranch.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2-3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomato plus extra to taste
- 1/3-1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 2-3 oz cubed Cabot Medium Cheddar Cheese
- 2-3 oz cubed Cabot Colby Jack Cheese (or feel free to swap for more cheddar)
EASY HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup milk (2%, whole, or buttermilk)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed, peeled, and minced - approx. 1/2-3/4 tsp)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp dried dill
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped scallions or chives
- 1/8-1/4 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- First whisk together your dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well until smooth. Place in the fridge to chill while you make your pasta salad.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once tender, drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta boils, cook bacon via your favorite method and crumble once cooled.
- Chop lettuce, tomatoes, and scallions. Chop your Cabot cheese into small cubes.
- Add everything but the bacon to a large bowl and toss to coat. For that coveted crispy bacon experience, add bacon just before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- My vegetarian besties are welcome to use plant-based crispy bacon bits for this salad. They're delicious!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for both the pasta salad and dressing using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1145IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1145IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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