Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and lots of flavor, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the perfect pasta salad!
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup corn, cut off the cob
- 1 cup cooked chicken, small cubes
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 slices bacon cooked and sliced
- 2 cups arugula
- fresh basil chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad dressing:
- ⅓ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup Ranch dressing
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- Black cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Cook al dente (about 1 minute less).
- Make salad dressing: In a mason jar, whisk together basil pesto with Ranch dressing, honey, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked and drained pasta, corn, diced bell pepper, and chopped cooked bacon. Add in the arugula and mix to combine. Sprinkle finely chopped basil, and gently stir.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss. Add black cracked pepper and serve. Garnish with a few small basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 373kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 339mg, Potassium: 302mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1146IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 1mg