BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
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BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
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This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a flavorful and creamy dish that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a side dish. It combines tender pasta, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a tangy ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
- rotini pasta 8 oz, or your favorite pasta shape
- ranch dressing ½ cup
- mayonnaise
- white vinegar 1 tablespoon
- garlic powder 1 teaspoon
- onion powder 1 teaspoon
- dried dill
- dried parsley
- salt
- black pepper
- Bacon cooked, crumbled, 1 cup
- cherry tomato halved; 1 cup
- cheddar cheese shredded; 1 cup
- red onion chopped, ½ cup
- green bell pepper chopped, ½ cup
- celery chopped, ½ cup
- fresh parsley chopped, ¼ cup, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta. Set aside.
Prepare the Dressing:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped celery to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Chill and Serve:
- Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, or broccoli for added nutrition and variety.
- Cheese Options: You can use other cheeses like Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Make-Ahead: This pasta salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Leftovers: Store any leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep well for up to 3 days.
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, or broccoli for added nutrition and variety.
- Cheese Options: You can use other cheeses like Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- Make-Ahead: This pasta salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Leftovers: Store any leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep well for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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