Million Dollar Pasta Salad
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Cooked pasta tossed with bacon, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, toasted almonds, and a creamy ranch-style dressing. Rich, savory, and satisfying with multiple textures. A hearty cold salad that works as a side or light main.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon
- 1½ cups halved grape tomatoes (or cherry)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Sodium
- 549mg
- 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
- 305mg
- Calcium
- 127mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 549MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.