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Bacon & Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Bacon & Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad is a quintessential American dish that embodies the spirit of casual gatherings, potlucks, and summer barbecues. This salad combines the rich flavors of crispy bacon and fresh tomatoes with the creamy tang of ranch dressing, making it a crowd-pleaser. Over the years, variations have emerged, incorporating different vegetables and dressings, but the core elements remain beloved across the country.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups cooked pasta
2/3 cup diced mozzarella cheese
5 to 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
2/3 cup diced red onions
12 to 15 halved grape tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh chopped broccoli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 clove minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Greek yogurt dressing reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bacon bits

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Cook 3 cups of pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse.

2

Place cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl.

3

Add 2/3 cup of diced mozzarella cheese, 5 to 6 slices of chopped cooked bacon, 2/3 cup of diced red onions, 12 to 15 halved grape tomatoes, and 2/3 cup of fresh chopped broccoli to the bowl with pasta; stir to combine.

4

In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of ranch dressing, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of oregano; whisk until combined.

5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture; stir well to coat everything evenly.

6

Serve in a dish and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlseparate bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Bacon Ranch Pasta SaladTomato Ranch Pasta Salad

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