Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad: Creamy & Customizable Delight

A delightful Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad that is creamy, crunchy, and customizable to suit any palate.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 box Noodles Any pasta shape
2 cups Cheddar Cheese Cubes Substitute with favorite cheese if desired
10-12 strips Cooked Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a lighter option
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved or quartered
1 cup Black Olives Omit or swap for diced cucumbers

For the Dressing

1 cup Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Try low-fat Italian dressing for a lighter twist

Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

large pot
colander
Mixing Bowl
Spoon
plastic wrap

Method

Preparation Steps

Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine cooked noodles with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and black olives in a mixing bowl.
Pour buttermilk ranch dressing over the mixture and fold until well-coated.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste, mixing gently.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy, giving a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain creaminess.

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