Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

5 from 4 votes

This pasta salad is light, flavorful, and totally delicious. It's easy to make ahead, and you'll want this cilantro ranch dressing on everything!

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

Servings: servings

Cook 1 pound bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled.
While pasta is cooking, halve 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, cube 8 ounces cheddar cheese, and dice 1 medium English cucumber, 1/2 medium red onion, and 1 medium avocado. Set aside.
In a blender, make your dressing by adding in 16 ounces green salsa, 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta and the dressing together and stir until pasta is all coated in the sauce. Top with the prepared vegetables and 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon.
Serve right away or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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