Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Salad Ideas with Bacon
This colorful pasta salad will become a summertime obsession thanks to the fresh veggies, buttermilk ranch dressing and cherrywood smoked bacon.
Ingredients
Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
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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 |
3/4 cup | Mayonnaise (for the dressing) |
2/3 cup | Buttermilk (for the dressing) |
2 tablespoons | Dry Ranch Mix (for the dressing) |
1 teaspoon | Dry Mustard (for the dressing) |
1 tablespoon | Sriracha (for the dressing) |
Salt & Pepper to taste (for the dressing) |
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Directions
In large bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, peas, celery, peppers and pasta.
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.
Gradually add dressing to large bowl, tossing gently, until salad has desired consistency.