Sarah's Pasta Salad

Sarah's Pasta Salad
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    18

A vibrant and refreshingly simple pasta salad, perfect for a light lunch or a quick side dish. Combining al dente pasta with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and a zesty ranch dressing, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that comes together in minutes.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    14 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    424 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the cooled pasta, diced avocado, diced tomato (or halved cherry/grape tomatoes), Ranch dressing, and crumbled bacon. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

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Recipe View 30 mins Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. (15 minutes)

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences. Cucumber, bell peppers, or red onion would also be delicious additions.
If you're making this salad ahead of time, toss the avocado with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a savory flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Dedrick Gislason

    This is my go-to recipe for potlucks! Everyone always raves about it.

  • Cleo Barrows

    I added grilled chicken to make it a complete meal, and it was fantastic!

  • Malcolm Sporer

    So easy and quick to make, and the flavors are amazing!

  • Kevon Keebler

    The avocado makes it so creamy and delicious. A definite winner!

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