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    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

    Published: Jul 5, 2018 · Modified: Feb 8, 2022 by Anna 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe - bow tie pasta, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes and peas with creamy Ranch dressing make this salad an easy and delicious side dish!

    Close up photo of pasta salad with bacon, peas and tomatoes in a white bowl.

    Summer dinners call for pasta salad. And lots of it! Add bacon and cheddar along with Ranch dressing and you have a flavor combo bound to be a hit! It's a delicious side dish everyone loves! I love making pasta salads because the options are limitless. You can use any pasta, any veggies, meat or no meat, oil and vinegar dressing or creamy dressing. All you really need to do is toss it all together and enjoy.

    This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is easy to make and perfect for summer BBQ dinners and potlucks. It's a version of our favorite BLT Pasta Salad. You have to try it!

    Ingredients:

    • pasta (I used bow tie)
    • bacon
    • cherry tomatoes
    • cheddar cheese
    • green peas
    • mayo
    • sour cream
    • Ranch seasoning mix
    • milk
    • salt and pepper
    • parsley

    Instructions:

    Pasta salad is one of the easiest side dishes you can make.

    • Simply cook pasta until al dente and mix with cherry tomatoes, peas, shredded cheddar and of course crispy bacon.
    • Toss it all together with a mayo and sour cream dressing with the dry Ranch seasoning mix. This pasta salad is best served after being chilled for 2 hours.

    You can use any short, bite-size pasta you like: penne, corkscrew, macaroni, shells or bow tie. You can add sliced olives, red onion and even celery for more texture. If you don't have dry Ranch seasoning mix, skip the milk and use 1/4 cup of creamy Ranch salad dressing.

    Overhead shot of salad ingredients: pasta, cheddar, peas, bacon and cherry tomatoes in a white bowl on white towel.

    Storing:

    If you store your pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge, it should last between 3 to 5 days. Place it in the refrigerator within two hours of preparing.

    More pasta salad recipes:

    • BLT Pasta Salad
    • Italian Pasta Salad
    • Pesto Pasta Salad
    • Mediterranean Couscous Salad
    • Orzo Pasta Salad
    Overhead shot of pasta salad in white bowl.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Pasta salad with bacon in a white bowl.

    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

    Author: Anna
    Bow tie pasta, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes and peas with creamy Ranch dressing make this salad an easy and delicious side dish! 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 516 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for salad:

    • 2 cups dry bow tie pasta
    • 6 slices bacon chopped
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
    • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • ¾ cup green peas

    for dressing:

    • ¼ cup mayo
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning mix
    • 4 tablespoons milk
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to instructions on the box. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large salad bowl.
    • In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate to drain the grease. Add to pasta.
    • Add green peas, tomatoes and cheddar to pasta salad. Toss gently together.
    • In a measuring cup, mix together mayo, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, milk, salt and pepper.
    • Pour over pasta salad and toss gently to coat.
    • Refrigerate salad for 2 hours, then serve.

    Notes

    The pasta salad is good for 3 to 5 days, if kept in air tight container in the fridge. You can use any pasta you like, as long as it's short, bite size.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 20.7mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    1. Emily says

      July 28, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! We loved it!! A nice change from the traditional macaroni salad.

      Reply
    2. C says

      July 10, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Looks delish. Think I'll try subing cauliflower for the pasta for a low carb version

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 10, 2018 at 8:35 pm

        I love that idea! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Kathy says

      July 09, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      This worked great for our 4th get together. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 09, 2018 at 11:40 pm

        Yay! That's fantastic! Thank you so much, Kathy!

        Reply
    4. Dee says

      July 09, 2018 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      I love how colorful this is! This is a must-make for me!

      Reply
    5. Demeter says

      July 06, 2018 at 11:14 am

      I can see this disappearing quickly at any potluck or BBQ! Looks fantastic!

      Reply
    6. carrie says

      July 06, 2018 at 9:09 am

      You can never go wrong with the Ranch & bacon combo! Yum! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Erin says

      July 06, 2018 at 8:21 am

      This looks heavenly!

      Reply
    8. Delaney says

      July 05, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      This is the perfect summer side dish!

      Reply
    9. Dorothy says

      July 05, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      No summer get together is complete without a great pasta salad! Pasta, bacon, and ranch?? How can you go wrong??

      Reply
    10. Meghan says

      July 05, 2018 at 11:53 am

      Oh man, this is the PERFECT side dish for summer BBQs!

      Reply
    11. averie says

      July 05, 2018 at 8:37 am

      What a great simple summer salad that everyone will love!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 09, 2018 at 11:38 pm

        Thank you so much, Averie!

        Reply

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