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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

May 5, 2020

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is full of flavor and so easy to make. This salad will be a hit at your next potluck, picnic or bbq!

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad in a white bowl.

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

You can make this Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad so quickly. No need for the store-bought boxed Suddenly Salad mixes. This pasta salad recipe uses fresh veggies, mayo, and your favorite ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing Pasta Salad with bacon in a bowl

Summer bbq’s are just around the corner. And, if you are like us, you are looking for a great cold salad to serve. You could make this recipe or consider these other Summer Salads that I have shared:

  • Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Broccoli Salad
  • Pizza Pasta Salad
  • Traditional Pasta Salad
  • Loaded Potato Salad

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Can this salad be made healthier?

You can easily make this pasta salad healthier by using Greek yogurt instead of the mayo. You could also use a healthy homemade ranch dressing. Jennifer, a fellow blogger, shared a wonderful recipe over on Show Me the Yummy.

What pasta is best for creamy salads?

I used a simple rotini pasta for my salad. The rotini noodles soak the dressing to distribute the flavor. You could use shell pasta or even an elbow variety.

Bacon Ranch Salad on a spoon

Can I use different diced vegetables?

You can certainly add other salad ingredients to the Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. Other additions that you might consider adding:

  • Cucumbers
  • Olives
  • Peas
  • Shredded Carrots

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Ingredients to make Pasta Salad with Bacon and Ranch

  • Pasta (I used a Rotini)
  • Bacon
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Mayo (not in the picture)
  • Red Pepper
  • Green Pepper
  • Onion
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cheese (I used Sharp Cheddar)

Ingredients to make ranch pasta salad.

How to Make Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

First, add the mayo, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper to a small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk until well combined.

Whisking mayo and ranch dressing in a measuring cup.

Now, add the cooled pasta, veggies, bacon, and cheese to a large mixing bowl. With a spoon or spatula, combine all the meat, cheese, and vegetables.

Pasta, bacon and veggies in a large bowl to make pasta salad

Add the dressing mixture and mix to combine. Then, cover and refrigerate for about 20- 30 minutes. This ranch salad is best served almost immediately. If you would like to make ahead of time, keep the dressing separate, and add it before serving.

How to store Pasta Salad

If you should have leftovers, store them covered in the refrigerator. You may need to add more dressing before you serve again.

Wide bowl with Bacon Ranch Salad

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is full of flavor and so easy to make. This salad will be a hit at your next potluck, picnic or bbq!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon Ranch, Pasta Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 523kcal
Author Jen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 lb Pasta cooked drained, cooled
  • 14 slices Bacon cooked and cut into pieces
  • 1 Red Peper diced
  • 1 Green Pepper diced
  • 1/2 pint Cherry Tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 1/2 medium Onion diced
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese cubed and diced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, Mayo, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to a large bowl.
  • Add dressing and mix well.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for 20 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 1mg
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