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    June 26, 2017

    Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad #CookoutWeek

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    Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad, made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead.

    Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad is made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead. 

     

    Get those grills fired up... because it's #CookoutWeek 2017! This week, I'm joining forces with over 40 food blogger friends to bring you delicious recipes perfect for every backyard BBQ, picnic, summer party, or cookout.

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    Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad

    Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad is made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead. 

     

    I think I found my second favorite pasta salad to make for a crowd. My first, of course, is the copycat version of Walmart's Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad. Although Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad takes a little bit of work to cook the pasta and bacon, and chop green onions, it only has three more ingredients after that to make the creamy ranch sauce.

    Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad is made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead. 

     

    I made this for a family friend's high school graduation party, for 100 people. It can easily be adjusted for however many people you are expecting at your cookout or summer party. Once assembled, let the Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. Because it contains mayonnaise and sour cream it does need to stay cold. You can put the container over ice, if possible, or bring it in and refrigerate it again after two hours.

    The recipe as written below is enough for a ½ cup serving each for 100 people.

    Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad is made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead. 
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    Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad #CookoutWeek

    Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad, made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Refrigeration time2 hours hrs
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Salad/Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 100
    Calories: 300kcal
    Author: Bernadette Martin

    Ingredients

    • 8 pounds medium shells
    • 3 pounds bacon
    • 10 scallions (3 bunches of 3 or 4 scallions each)
    • 48 ounces mayonnaise
    • 24 ounces sour cream
    • 4 ounces ranch dressing and dip mix (4 envelopes)

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta until tender according to package directions, drain and quickly rinse under cold water. You can do this in batches or all at once in stock pots.
    • Cook the bacon until crispy, drain the grease and crumble. Slice the green onions thinly.
    • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch powder; stir well.
    • Working in separate large containers or pots, mix together the cooked and cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, and onions into equal portions. Pour an even amount of the ranch dressing mix over each batch; stir well.
    • Cover and refrigerate until serving, at least two hours.

    Notes

    Total time includes refrigeration time before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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    1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      July 03, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      May be simple but the ingredients are packing some flavor here!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        July 03, 2017 at 2:27 pm

        I love how simple this is to make for a crowd.

        Reply
    2. Leela says

      June 27, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      That looks so tasty!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        June 29, 2017 at 8:58 am

        Thank you Leela!

        Reply
    3. Farrah says

      June 26, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Chilled pasta salads are so perfect for summer cookouts! :] This looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        June 29, 2017 at 8:59 am

        Thanks, it was perfect!

        Reply

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