Pasta Salad Ranch Style
Get ready to elevate your picnic, potluck, or weeknight dinner with this irresistible Pasta Salad Ranch Style! This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender pasta with the creamy goodness of ranch dressing and mayonnaise, creating a luscious base that's loaded with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy red onion, and savory crumbled bacon. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar adds a rich, cheesy flavor, while optional fresh parsley provides a burst of color and freshness. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and serves six, making it perfect for sharing. Chill it in the fridge for an hour to let the bold flavors blend beautifully, and serve it cold for a refreshing, satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or meal-prepping for the week, this ranch-style pasta salad is destined to be a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli)
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and run it under cold water to cool it down completely. Set aside to drain fully.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and mayonnaise until well combined.
Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and toss until the pasta is fully coated with the dressing mixture.
Fold in the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
For a fresh pop of flavor, garnish the salad with chopped parsley, if desired.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 269.9 g | 346% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 6856 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.8 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 107.9 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1069 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1555 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
