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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad – Your New Favorite Dish

This Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is creamy, zesty, and packed with smoky bacon—perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Pasta Shells Cook until al dente.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Essential for flavor.
  • 6 slices Bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thawed.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Thinly sliced.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Rubber spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Fold pasta into the dressing, then add bacon, tomatoes, cheese, peas, and onions. Stir gently.
  4. Cover or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Stir before serving, and consider topping with croutons for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow chilling time to enhance flavors. Recipe customizable with vegetables or turkey instead of bacon.

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