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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad made with bacon, cheddar cheese ,ranch dressing and barbecue sauce tossed with cooked pasta.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :10 minutes
Total Time :20 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :471
Course :Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers chopped (from a jar)
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand or homemade barbecue sauce
  • salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl pour in the cooked pasta. Add the bacon, red peppers, and cheese and toss until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and the BBQ sauce until blended. Pour over the pasta mixture and toss until the pasta and other ingredients are coated with the sauce.
  • Salt and pepper the Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad to taste.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour and serve cold.

Chef Tips

Substitute light ranch dressing for reduced calories

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
471
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
816
mg
35
%
Potassium
 
231
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
193
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
82
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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