Jordan OL School 1 Ranch Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe

And whether you're making this pasta salad for a Fourth of July barbeque or a family reunion picnic, this ranch bacon pasta salad recipe will please even the pickiest eaters at your gathering. Just be sure to bring the recipe along with you, because everyone will be asking you for it.
Cold pasta salads are the perfect summer pot-luck food. Easy to make in advance and easy to take along wherever you go, pasta salads are a crowd-pleasing side dish any time.
You can make this pasta salad recipe up to a day in advance. Just put the salad ingredients in one bowl and the dressing in another. And just before you're ready to serve it [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], toss in the dressing.
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If making ahead, store the pasta salad and the dressing in separate sealed containers in the fridge until ready to serve. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve cold.
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl. Add in the peas, carrots, celery, cucumber, red pepper, onion, tomatoes bacon and olives. Stir to mix well. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch salad dressing mix and barbecue sauce.
Per serving (based on 10): 240 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein, 61% vitamin A, 42% vitamin C, 3% calcium, 13% iron
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If you don't have low-fat mayonnaise on hand, feel free to substitute with low-fat or non-fat sour cream or even plain low-fat yogurt. But the mayonnaise or sour cream will give the dressing the best texture.
Ranch Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe1 pound (16 oz.) fusilli (corkscrew pasta)1 cup frozen peas, thawed1 cup carrots, peeled and diced1/2 cup celery1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced1 large red pepper, diced1 red onion [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], diced1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled2 oz. sliced black olives3/4 cup non-fat or low-fat mayonnaise1 0.4-ounce packet of dry ranch salad dressing mix1/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
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For a bit more protein, add a can of drained tuna fish or a cup of cooked rotisserie chicken to this ranch bacon pasta salad recipe.

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