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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy ranch dressing with savory bacon and tender pasta. It's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz rotini pasta cooked and cooled
  • 6 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta, drain and cool.
  2. Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, and ranch seasoning.
  4. Combine pasta, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
  5. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and fold in.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

Notes

For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the dressing.