Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Salad Ideas with Bacon
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a creamy, flavor-packed dish loaded with fresh veggies and smoky Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon. Easy to make and even easier to love, it’s a perfect picnic-ready side that travels well and disappears fast.
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 (12 oz.) package | Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon, cooked, drained and chopped |
| 2 cups | broccoli florets, blanched and cut into small bite-sized pieces |
| 1 cup | cherry tomatoes, whole |
| 1 cup | sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1 cup | frozen sweet peas, blanched |
| 1 | large stalk of celery, thinly sliced |
| 1 | orange bell pepper, diced |
| 12 ounces | farfalle (bowtie) pasta, cooked and drained |
Dressing: | |
| 3/4 cup | mayonnaise |
| 2/3 cup | buttermilk |
| 2 tablespoons | dry ranch mix |
| 1 teaspoon | dry mustard |
| 1 tablespoon | Sriracha |
salt & pepper to taste |
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Directions
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In large bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, peas, celery, peppers and pasta.
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In smaller bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients except salt and pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more dry ranch mix if needed.
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Gradually add dressing to large bowl, tossing gently, until salad has desired consistency.
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If serving this salad the next day, keep dressing separate, refrigerate both bowls and combine just before serving to keep it crisp. Note that tomatoes tend to lose their firmness if refrigerated overnight, and the pasta will absorb some of the dressing and become soft.
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