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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad: A Quick and Flavorful Dish
Emily

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

A quick and flavorful pasta salad featuring crispy halal bacon, juicy tomatoes, and tangy ranch dressing. Ready in 15 minutes, this contemporary dish balances protein-packed chicken, refreshing veggies, and creamy cheese for effortless weeknight or dinner party meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ cups ranch dressing
  • 1 cup cheddar or American cheese, sliced
  • 6 halal-certified bacon alternatives, cooked and crumbled

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions or in an Instant Pot. Drain and rinse with cold water
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder
  3. Mix in ranch dressing, ¾ cup of sliced cheese, and half the cooked halal bacon. Toss until evenly distributed
  4. Top with remaining cooked halal bacon and additional chopped parsley
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Notes

Use tri-color rotini for visual interest
Substitute English cucumber with 2 cups chopped celery if unavailable
Adjust cheese to taste (add ¼ cup additional cheese for richer flavor)
For extra crisp, add a bit of red wine vinegar to the dressing (alcohol-free variant recommended)