Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A hearty pasta salad with bacon, romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, scallions, and cheddar cheese tossed in a creamy homemade ranch dressing. Popular at potlucks and backyard gatherings.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2-3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomato (plus extra to taste)
- 1/3-1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 2-3 oz cubed Cabot Medium Cheddar Cheese
- 2-3 oz cubed Cabot Colby Jack Cheese ((or feel free to swap for more cheddar))
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk ((2%, whole, or buttermilk))
- 1 clove garlic ((smashed, peeled, and minced - approx. 1/2-3/4 tsp))
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or chives
- 1/8-1/4 tsp hot sauce
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 28M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 18m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 495mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 128mg
- Calcium
- 91mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 18M
- SODIUM
- 495MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.