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Bacon Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad

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Pasta salad with ranch and bacon.

 "If used as leftovers the bacon gets kinda rubbery. I would recommend using the bacon as a topper and adding just before use. Also, the cheap mozzarella isn't such a great texture in this. I would certainly recommend the freshest stuff you can get. The mix of flavors was yummy, loved the crunch of the cucumber. Like the idea of adding bacon grease, may try that next time." - jlburgart

Yield: 4 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Pasta

(3.5, 6) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
1 poundPasta; (macaroni, rotini, shells, etc.)
1 largeTomato; diced
1 poundBacon
1 16-oz canBlack olives; drained and sliced
1 poundMozzerella cheese; cubed
1 Cucumber; peeled and cubed
1 bottleRanch Dressing

Bacon Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad Preparation

Cook pasta till done, rinse with cold water and allow to drain. While pasta is cooking, fry bacon till semi-crisp and allow to cool. Then break bacon into small pieces and add to other ingrediants. Add pasta, stir in ranch dressing till everything is coated and well mixed. Chill. You can also add any of these: green onion, croutons, bell pepper. Try using Peppercorn Ranch, for an extra kick. Recipe is open to experimentation.

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Calories Per Serving: 1268
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If used as leftovers the bacon gets kinda rubbery. I would recommend using the bacon as a topper and adding just before use. Also, the cheap mozzarella isn't such a great texture in this. I would certainly recommend the freshest stuff you can get. The mix of flavors was yummy, loved the crunch of the cucumber. Like the idea of adding bacon grease, may try that next time.
1 years, 1 weeks, 15 hours, 28 minutes ago
Made this recipe tonight. I agree with using more dressing because the noodles soak it up. I might also add Italian dressing so it's not so bland. Love the bacon for crunch. Thanks for submitting.
1 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 5 hours, 7 minutes ago
good. add a little bacon grease and half mayo half Ranch for flavor.
1 years, 7 months, 1 weeks, 4 days, 8 hours, 41 minutes ago
Very tasty, but not recommended for those watching their weight!
1 years, 11 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 19 minutes ago
This salad was tasty; be sure to use lots of dressing, as the noodles really soak it up.
2 years, 10 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 9 hours, 44 minutes ago

[I posted this recipe.]
7 years, 11 months, 3 days, 6 hours, 33 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Advance
  2. Salads
  3. Pasta
  4. Lunch
  5. Spring
  6. Light

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