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Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad is light, refreshing, and totally delicious. It is so easy to make ahead and enjoy on the go.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound bowtie pasta
  • 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes , halved
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese , cubed
  • 1 English cucumber , diced
  • 1/2 red onion , diced
  • 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 avocado , diced

Cilantro Ranch Dressing

  • 16 ounces green salsa
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled.
  • While pasta is cooking, halve the tomatoes, cube the cheese, chop the cucumber, dice the onion and crumble the bacon.
  • In a blender, make your dressing by adding in the green salsa, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and 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 tomatoes, cheese cubes, cucumbers, red onion, and bacon crumbles. Avocado is optional but if adding in, do so right before serving.
  • Serve right away or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg
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