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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is tasty and simple to make. If you’re looking for a great spin on a traditional salad, this is the one for you.

If you like this salad recipe, make certain to check out this Bacon Broccoli Salad recipe.

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There’s a lot more than just green here when it comes to this salad! If you love pasta, this is the pasta salad recipe for you.

Specialty Ingredients:

The following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store.  I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things we are using.

Reminder, not all ingredients in the pasta salad recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for

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Main Dish: Easy Hawaiian Pork Kabob

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Vegetable Side: Spicy Cheesy Kale Chips

Refreshing Drink: Strawberry Candy Corn Mocktail

Don’t forget Dessert: Mint Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream

the ranch seasoning in this cooked pasta salad gives a sharp bite to this delicious side dish recipe

Best Pasta Salad Recipes:

Once you make this homemade pasta salad recipe, you’re going to crave even more of that delicious taste. Don’t fret, here are some other great recipes to whip up as well!

Or substitute a veggie in place of the pasta like with these Spaghetti Squash Recipes!

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Kelli Miller
Creamy and flavorful, this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for potlucks or family dinners. Packed with hearty ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and enjoy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 564 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Ounce(s) Box Noodles
  • 8 Ounce(s) Block Of Cheddar Cheese
  • 8.5 Ounce(s) Can Peas & Carrots
  • 6 Ounce(s) Bag Bacon Bits/Pieces
  • 16 Ounce(s) Bottle Ranch Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Take boiled noodles & place them into a large mixing bowl. Make sure the noodles are cold. Spray with cold water to lower the noodle temperature if needed. This will reduce any chance of the noodles melting the cheese later.
  • Add the can of drained peas & carrots.
  • Now pour in those bacon bits!
  • Time for the cheese. Slice the cheese into small squares before adding.
  • Pour the entire bottle of ranch into the bowl.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste!
  • Mix well.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 18gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1093mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
Keyword bacon ranch pasta, creamy pasta salad recipe, easy potluck dishes, family dinner salads, hearty side dish idea, quick summer sides, ranch-flavored pasta
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