One of my favorite things to eat during the summer is salads. I could eat them everyday and probably twice a day. Ever since making the Bacon, Ranch Orzo Salad I have been on a pasta salad kick. It’s the perfect dish. I make a big bowl and put it in the fridge and then eat it for dinner or lunch until it’s gone.
This Loaded Pasta Salad is pretty good. I love that it has bacon and cheese in it. The broccoli? I think I wouldn’t cook it next time so that’s it’s crunchy and not kind of mushy after it sits for a few days.
Thank you to The Midnight Baker for this recipe.
Loaded Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta of any shape
- 2 cups steamed baby broccoli florets
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- ½ cup diced (1/4-inch) sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbs cider vinegar
- 1 tbs sugar
- 1 tbs water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
For the Dressing
Instructions
- Make sure your pasta is al dente and your broccoli still has some crunch to it. You don't want it mushy!
- Mix dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine all other ingredients and mix well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
What are your favorite pasta salad recipes?
I love trying new recipes for pasta salad and this sounds like a good one.