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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad You'll Love to Make

This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad combines protein-packed ingredients and fresh flavors, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Chickpea Pasta Cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Cooked to 165°F
  • 6 strips Bacon Crispy
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 3 scallions Scallions Sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Opt for non-fat
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Ranch Seasoning Hidden Valley recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pot
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. While the oven heats, finely dice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the scallions.
  3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and coat them with ranch seasoning. Spread on the baking sheet with bacon and onion.
  4. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and bacon is crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta for about 7-8 minutes. Drain and cool.
  6. Whisk together ranch dressing and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add ranch seasoning and smoked paprika.
  7. Chop the roasted chicken and bacon. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, chicken, bacon, onion, tomatoes, and scallions.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to enrich flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, cool the pasta before dressing and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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