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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bow-tie pasta (uncooked)
  • 2/3 cup cheddar cheese crumbles
  • 6 slices cooked bacon (diced)
  • 2-3 small tomatoes (seeded & diced)
  • 2/3 cup fresh broccoli (chopped)
  • 2/3 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/3 cup black olives
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I used Dukes)
  • 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with bacon, broccoli, red onions, black olives, and tomatoes.
  • Toss to combine, adding a tiny bit of water if too sticky.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and minced garlic.
  • Mix the dressing with the pasta mixture until well coated.
  • Serve immediately.