Description

A perfectly chilled Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad that combines smoky bacon and zesty ranch dressing, featuring fresh vegetables and rich textures. Ideal for gatherings and meal prep.

Ingredients

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16 oz Rotini Pasta
8–10 slices Thick-Cut Baco
1.5 cups Homemade Ranch Dressing
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Red Onio
1/2 cup Frozen Peas
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley

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Instructions

Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Cook your pasta according to the package directions until it reaches al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water
Crisp the Bacon: Cook bacon slices in a skillet until golden brown and crisp, then crumble
Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and chives. Season with cracked black pepper
Prep the Vegetables: Slice cherry tomatoes, dice red onion, and cube cheddar cheese. Ensure peas are thawed
Combine and Toss: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, vegetables, cheese, and half of the bacon. Toss with dressing
Chill and Finish: Refrigerate for at least one hour. Stir in remaining bacon and parsley before serving

Notes

Cook bacon until very crispy to maintain texture in the salad.

Let the salad chill to allow flavors to meld.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 35mg