Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Name: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces medium pasta (shells, rotini, penne); 8 slices bacon; 2 cups chicken (cooked & chopped ); 2 green onions (sliced, divided ); 1 cup halved grape tomatoes; ½ cup cheddar cheese (cut into ¼-inch cubes); ½ avocado (for garnish, optional); ⅓ cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons milk (or as needed); 2 teaspoons fresh chives (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (or 1 ½ teaspoon dried); ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; salt & black pepper to taste

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Holly Nilsson

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Instructions

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Step 1

Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to cool. If desired, whisk 1 tablespoon bacon grease into the dressing.

Step 3

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 4

Set aside 1 tablespoon of green onions and half of the bacon for garnish.

Step 5

Toss all ingredients in a large bowl except dressing. Add dressing to taste (there may be leftover dressing).

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