Tomato Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tomato Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb small shell pasta; 4 quarts water; ⅓ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped green celery, not hearts; ½ cup shredded carrot; 2 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped; ½ cup chopped cucumber, seeded and peeled; 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 2 12 ounces bacon bits; ¼ cup shredded cheese or ¼ cup swiss cheese or ¼ cup cheddar cheese; ⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise; ½ cup bacon ranch dressing; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup low fat cottage cheese; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb small shell pasta
4 quarts water
⅓ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green celery, not hearts
½ cup shredded carrot
2 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chopped cucumber, seeded and peeled
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 12 ounces bacon bits
¼ cup shredded cheese or ¼ cup swiss cheese or ¼ cup cheddar cheese
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
½ cup bacon ranch dressing
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup low fat cottage cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Cook pasta according to directions on package.
2
Drain, rinse, and cool.
3
In a blender, add celery, onions, carrots, tomatoes, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and garlic powder.
4
Blend well.
5
Can add a little milk if needed, but dressing should be fairly thick.
6
In separate large bowl, add chopped cucumbers, salt and pepper, parsley, shredded Swiss cheese, bacon bits, and chopped eggs.
7
Mix well.
8
Add cooled and rinsed shells to the bowl and mix.
9
Add blender dressing and mix well.
10
Best if made the day before.

1208

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb small shell pasta, 4 quarts water, ⅓ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped green celery, not hearts, and more.

Yes, Tomato Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tomato Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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