Dinner for 8

Bacon Pasta Salad

Name: Bacon Pasta Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 slices bacon; 12 oz rotini; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup ranch dressing; 1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1/2 avocado; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce; chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Rotini, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and lettuce mix with creamy ranch dressing for a chilled pasta salad.

$1.04per serving $

30 minstart to table

8servings

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Ingredients

10 slices bacon
12 oz rotini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 avocado
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions, then drain and cool it.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning until crisp.
Drain and crumble the bacon while chopping the tomatoes, avocado, onion, and romaine.
Stir the mayonnaise and ranch dressing together in a large bowl.
Add the pasta, bacon, vegetables, cheese, and parsley, then toss until coated.
Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.

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