Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced, optional
- 1/2 cup bacon bits, crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. To prevent boil-over, you can place a wooden spoon across the top of the pot.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the ranch dressing over the warm pasta. Using a wooden spoon, mix well until the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, sliced black olives (if using), crumbled bacon bits, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Mix all ingredients together comprehensively until everything is evenly distributed throughout the pasta salad.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and chill thoroughly before serving.
⏱️ 60 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced, optional
- 1/2 cup bacon bits, crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. To prevent boil-over, you can place a wooden spoon across the top of the pot.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the ranch dressing over the warm pasta. Using a wooden spoon, mix well until the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, sliced black olives (if using), crumbled bacon bits, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Mix all ingredients together comprehensively until everything is evenly distributed throughout the pasta salad.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and chill thoroughly before serving.
⏱️ 60 min