Description
This Loaded Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta, steamed baby broccoli, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a flavorful homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 2 cups cooked pasta of any shape (medium shells)
- 2 cups steamed baby broccoli florets
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced (1/4-inch)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine all other ingredients and mix well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
Combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, cider vinegar, sugar, water, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine the cooked pasta, steamed broccoli, diced bacon, and cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are evenly distributed.
Place the pasta salad in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Loaded Pasta, Easy Salad Recipe
