Homemade Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Two of my favorite flavors are combined in this salad. Well, obviously all the flavors are phenomenal. When a pasta salad combines Ranch dressing and bacon, with assorted vegetables like peas, carrots and tomatoes. Add to it the simple taste of bowtie pasta, and the salad is almost complete.

This is a great dish that you can serve at picnics, buffets, potlucks or parties.

A great tasting dressing using ranch, mayonnaise  only. There are no additional seasonings, herbs or heavy ingredients. A simple, easy to make and one that goes fast once people taste this delicious treat.

Can I use a different pasta?

You can use a different pasta if you would like to. Elbow macaroni, miniature shells,  or even spaghetti would make good substitutions.

Could I add ham to this pasta salad?

You could, however, there will be a change in the taste. Ham is a great addition, but it may take away from the classic bacon ranch flavor.

 What makes this such a special dish?

This dish contains the popular flavors of bacon and ranch. The Salad includes tomatoes and carrots, as well as peas to get a good variety. The Bacon Ranch Pasta salad is easy to make.

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen Peas, thawed

1 Carrot, peeled and shredded

1 Tomato, diced

½ pound Bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 pound Bowtie pasta

1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix   

1 ½ cup Mayonnaise

How to make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad:

Step 1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse, then set aside

Step 2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, when done, drain on paper towel and crumble when cooled

Step 3. In a large bowl place the pasta, the diced and chopped vegetables and ¾ of the bacon

Step 4. In a smaller bowl combine the mayonnaise with the packet of Ranch dressing mix and stir well to combine

Step 5. Add the mayonnaise mix to the bowl with the pasta, vegetables and bacon

Step 6. Stir to combine well

Step 7. Top with the remaining bacon

Step 8. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Homemade Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This is a great dish that you can serve at picnics, buffets, potlucks or parties.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen Peas, thawed
• 1 Carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 Tomato, diced
• ½ pound Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 pound Bowtie pasta
• 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 1 ½ cup Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse, then set aside
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, when done, drain on paper towel and crumble when cooled
3. In a large bowl place the pasta, the diced and chopped vegetables and ¾ of the bacon
4. In a smaller bowl combine the mayonnaise with the packet of Ranch dressing mix and stir well to combine
5. Add the mayonnaise mix to the bowl with the pasta, vegetables and bacon
6. Stir to combine well
7. Top with the remaining bacon
8. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Can I use a different pasta?
You can use a different pasta if you would like to. Elbow macaroni, miniature shells,  or even spaghetti would make good substitutions

Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 533Total Fat 41gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 32gCholesterol 46mgSodium 1037mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 15g

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