Easy Bacon & Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad

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.

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

Place cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl.

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.

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.

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

Serve in a dish and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens