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finished plate of easy pasta salad with ranch, bacon, broccoli and cheddar cheese

Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead side dish that everyone will ask you for! It’s creamy, cheesy, packed with flavor, and so simple to throw together. 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold pasta salad, easy pasta salad, pasta salad, pasta salad recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Victoria Pruett
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 dry packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup broccoli crowns finely cut
  • 1/4 cup real bacon pieces

Instructions

  • Boil your pasta, as directed.
  • Once your pasta is cooked, rinse it under cool water until it's cold. Add it back to the pot while you mix the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ranch packet and the mayo and mix until well combined. Add pasta to large bowl.
  • Chop the broccoli into tiny pieces, crowns only, and add it to the pasta.
  • Dice the radish or onions (optional) and add it to the pasta as well.
  • Add the cheese to the pasta, along with the bacon.
  • Mix ingredients with a silicone spatula to combine well.
  • Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
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