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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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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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