Description
A delicious and creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad that is perfect for any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 oz elbow pasta
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and cooled pasta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg