Yield: 8 cups salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
Green chiles and avocados give this easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad a spicy twist that everyone will love. This pasta salad recipe is an easy side dish to share at summer picnics or barbecues.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounce box shell pasta
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup finely diced baby spinach leaves
- 1 - 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing + extra
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to the box directions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, tomatoes, bacon, spinach, chiles, and ranch dressing.
- Gently stir in the avocado chunks. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. The pasta will absorb the dressing, so you may need to add a little extra right before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 209mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.