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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken bacon ranch pasta salad is a creamy, crunchy, and colorful salad that’s a perfect side dish on any table!

Ingredients :
  • 8 ounces rigatoni shells, rotini, or penne
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, divided
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup diced cheddar cheese cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • ½ avocado for garnish, optional
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk or as needed
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. If desired, whisk 1 tablespoon bacon grease into the dressing.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Drain well and rinse under cold water.
  4. Set aside 1 tablespoon of green onions and half of the bacon for garnish.
  5. In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, half of the bacon, chicken, tomatoes, green onions, and cheese. Add dressing to taste (you may not use all of the dressing) and toss well to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
  6. Garnish with sliced avocado if using and remaining bacon and green onion.