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Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad

This gluten-free Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad is loaded with delicious flavor and is a great companion dish to almost any meal. It's light, flavorful, and perfect for any BBQ or backyard dinner. 
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, Chicken, Gluten-Free, Pasta, Ranch, Salad
Servings: 10
Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. (use half of 12 oz. box) small macaroni noodles, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 C. cucumber, diced
  • 1 C. tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 C. red onion, chopped
  • 1 C. shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 C. colby jack shredded cheese, or your favorite cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3-4 TBSP. fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 12 oz. bottle ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 C. crispy cooked bacon, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water. Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni pasta and all remaining ingredients except chopped bacon; mix well.
  • Cover and chill in fridge for at least two hours so all the flavors blend together. Stir in bacon just before serving. Serve cold.
  • Makes about 8-10 servings.

Notes

Nutrition Facts: 
Calories: 343
Total Fat: 25.9 g 
Cholesterol: 40.1 mg
Sodium: 607.5 mg
Total Carbs: 17.6 g
Protein: 9.4 g
Potassium: 70.6 mg 

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal
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