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Chicken bacon ranch pasta salad in white bowl with rotini and fresh herbs

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Viral chicken bacon ranch pasta salad with rotini, shredded chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar, sweet corn, tomatoes, and homemade ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 8 strips bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup scallions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Method
 

  1. Cook rotini in well salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop.
  3. Whisk mayo, buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, dill, chives, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
  4. Toss cooled pasta with chicken, bacon, cheddar, corn, tomatoes, red onion, scallions, and parsley.
  5. Pour 3/4 of the ranch over the salad and toss. Reserve 1/4 for later.
  6. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
  7. Toss before serving and add reserved dressing if it looks dry.

Notes

Rinse pasta under cold water. Cook bacon until shatter crispy. Reserve some ranch dressing for refreshing leftovers.