This easy cheddar bacon ranch pasta salad is the perfect side dish for grilling or to take to summer barbecues. Here’s how to make it!
Summer is almost officially here. Who else is ready to see everyone this year? After social distancing at home last summer, we’re excited to finally be able to gather this year with family and friends. We’re looking forward to summer gatherings and barbecues and can’t wait to make some delicious summer recipes to share with our family and friends.
We’ll be sharing some fun new recipe ideas for you to make for your family in the weeks to come and to kick things off, we have this delicious cheddar bacon ranch pasta salad for you to enjoy.
An easy recipe to make in minutes for any occasion, this easy recipe can easily be personalized for your family’s tastes.
Remove or substitute any ingredient easily for your own favorites and don’t hesitate to mix things up every time you make it. If you aren’t a ranch fan, substituent your favorite dressing (I love low fat Italian) for a tasty alternative. Here’s how to make this easy ranch pasta salad for your family.
Easy Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
To make this easy pasta salad recipe, you’ll need cheddar cheese cubes, a bottle of buttermilk ranch dressing, 10 to 12 cooked strips of bacon, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cooked box noodles and salt and pepper to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, add noodles that have been cooked and drained, your cheese cubes, bacon (that has been sliced into bites), tomatoes (for best results cut into halves or quarters), olives, and salt & pepper.
Pour in ranch dressing and mix well. Cover and store in an airtight container until serving.
This easy cheddar bacon ranch pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish no matter what’s on your menu this summer!
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Easy Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This easy cheddar bacon ranch pasta salad is the perfect side dish for grilling or to take to summer barbecues. Here's how to make it!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese Cubes
- 16 oz Bottle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- 10-12 Strips Cooked Bacon (Sliced)
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes (Sliced)
- 2.5 oz Can Black Olives (Sliced)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- 16 oz Box Noodles (cooked)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add noodles, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, olives, salt & pepper.
- Pour in ranch dressing and mix well.
- Serve & enjoy.
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