Bacon Broccoli Ranch Pasta Salad

Get ready to elevate your potluck game with this irresistible Bacon Broccoli Ranch Pasta Salad—a creamy, flavor-packed dish that’s bound to steal the spotlight! Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed in a rich blend of ranch dressing and mayo, this salad is loaded with crispy bacon, fresh blanched broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese for a perfect balance of textures and bold flavors. Garnished with sliced green onions and chilled to perfection, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that pairs beautifully with backyard barbecues, family dinners, or as a standalone lunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dish is the ultimate combination of comfort food and fresh ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Pasta (rotini or your choice)
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 8 slices Bacon
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Ranch dressing
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 Green onions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then crumble it into small pieces once cooled.

Step 3

Blanch the broccoli florets by adding them to a pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transferring them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Add the cooled pasta, blanched broccoli, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy your Bacon Broccoli Ranch Pasta Salad as a side dish or main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1379.6 grams (1379.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3886

Total Fat 322.50g	413%
Saturated Fat 60.10g	301%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.90g
Cholesterol 498mg	166%
Sodium 6696mg	291%
Total Carbohydrate 183.70g	67%
Dietary Fiber 13.70g	49%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 86.10g	172%

Vitamin D 34IU	171%
Calcium 1130mg	87%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1082mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.9%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 18.5%