Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
The pasta
-
12
oz.
pasta of choice, uncooked
The salad
-
5
slices
bacon, cooked to a crispy and crumbled
-
2
cups
broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
-
1
cup
cherry tomatoes, halved
-
1
cup
cucumber, sliced and quartered
-
½
cup
diced red onion
-
4
pieces
green onion, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
-
1
cup
cheddar cheese cubes
The dressing
-
1½
to 2
cups ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it after it cools.
- Chop the veggies, cube the cheese, and prepare the ranch dressing if making it homemade.
- Set aside some bacon crumbles and green onion slices for topping.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and pour ranch dressing over, starting with 1½ cups and mixing well.
- Add more ranch dressing to reach your desired creaminess.
- Top with reserved bacon crumbles and green onion slices before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
10 cups
Calories
190
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
17g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
20mg
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