Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad (Printable Version)
Creamy ranch, chicken, bacon, and veggies combine for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing chilled salad.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Proteins
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200 g small pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
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280 g cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
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6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and diced
→ Vegetables
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130 g frozen peas, thawed and cooked
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150 g fresh tomatoes, diced
→ Creamy Dressing
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120 ml bottled ranch dressing
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30 ml mayonnaise
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30 ml sour cream
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1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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0.25 tsp salt
# Steps:
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In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled cooked pasta, diced chicken, bacon, peas, and tomatoes until evenly distributed.
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In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, sour cream, cracked black pepper, and salt until fully incorporated.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
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Garnish with additional bacon crumbles, if desired. Serve chilled.
# Notes:
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Crispy chicken strips, poached chicken, or rotisserie leftovers all provide excellent protein options. Consider adding cheddar or blue cheese for extra flavor complexity.