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The Best Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe - Creamy

A simple ranch pasta salad that is easy to make

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ lb pasta al dente
  • 1 small carrot shredded
  • ¼ Cup baby peas frozen
  • 3 Tbs onion minced
  • ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing mix
  • 1 Cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions – drain and set aside to cool. Any pasta is fine – shells, macaroni or penne work great. Once cool, grate the carrot and add to the pasta. Add the peas to the pasta as well as the onion and parmesan cheese.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix dressing mix and mayo together with a whisk. Whisking vigorously, pour the milk into the mayo little by little, whisking until well combined and creamy. Pour the dressing mix over the pasta and mix well with a large spoon. Salt and pepper to taste. Cool in fridge for an hour before serving. If taking to an outdoor event – keep cool until ready to serve and place any leftovers immediately in the fridge.

Notes

  • This pasta sald is super versatile and you can make it one of your favorite recipes by adding your favorite veggies and seasonings like sweet peas, red bell pepper, bacon bits, black pepper, juicy tomatoes, fresh corn and more! 
  • Always cook the pasta to al dente, it will soften more as it sits in the refrigerator waiting to go to the summer bbqs! 
  • For an Italian pasta salad, you'll need to add an olive oil type dressing instead of a ranch and mayo dressing. 
  • Use any type of pasta you prefer like spiral pasta, rotini pasta, macaroni pasta or penne pasta, its completely a personal preference.

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 388mg (16%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1294IU (26%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 388mg 16%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1294IU 26%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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