HOMEMADE BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a classic dish that combines crispy bacon, creamy ranch, and refreshing veggies. Perfect for any gathering, this homemade recipe is quick to prepare and sure to please a crowd. With tender bowtie pasta, shredded carrots, juicy tomatoes, and savory bacon, every bite is delicious. Simply toss everything together with a tangy ranch-mayonnaise dressing for a creamy and satisfying salad.

Ingredients:

1 medium carrot, peeled & shredded

½ cup frozen peas, thawed

1 medium tomato, diced

1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 cups bowtie pasta

2 tbsp. ranch seasoning mix

¾ cup mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Pour water into a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al Dante. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2. Add peas, cooked pasta, tomato, carrot, and half of the crumbled bacon
3. in a large bowl.
4. Add half of the ranch seasoning and mayonnaise in a separate smaller bowl and mix until well combined.
5. Add the ranch-mayonnaise mixture to the bowl with the pasta and vegetables. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
6. Top the salad with the remaining crumbled bacon.
7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

Yield: 4

HOMEMADE BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a classic dish that combines crispy bacon, creamy ranch, and refreshing veggies.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, peeled & shredded
• ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups bowtie pasta
• 2 tbsp. ranch seasoning mix
• ¾ cup mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Pour water into a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al Dante. Once done, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2. Add peas, cooked pasta, tomato, carrot, and half of the crumbled bacon
3.  in a large bowl.
4. Add half of the ranch seasoning and mayonnaise in a separate smaller bowl and mix until well combined.
5. Add the ranch-mayonnaise mixture to the bowl with the pasta and vegetables. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
6. Top the salad with the remaining crumbled bacon.
7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 420Total Fat: 25gCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10g