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chicken bacon ranch pasta salad
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: pasta salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound rotini or pasta of choice
  • 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 5 green onions chopped
  • 8 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes diced or quartered
  • 5-6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1.5-2 cups diced chicken cooked

RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • 2.5 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, making sure to salt the water after it comes to a boil and before adding the pasta. When the pasta is done cooking, drain well then place in a large bowl.
  • While the pasta cooks, make the dressing. In a large bowl combine mayo, buttermilk, sugar, dried parsley, garlic powder, dried dill, dried chives, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Toss the cooked, warm pasta with 1/2 of the chopped green onions and 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Place in the refrigerator to cool for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the pasta from the refrigerator. Stir in dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, remaining green onions, tomatoes, bacon, and toss in diced chicken. Stir until well combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but ideally 4 hours before serving.