Creamy and tangy and loaded with vegetables, this pasta salad with bacon and ranch is the epitome of summer, and oh-so good.
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6 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Mash garlic with salt using the side of a knife blade to form a paste; whisk into mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, parsley, chives, dill, and vinegar, season dressing with salt and pepper, then chill.
Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Add carrots and broccoli in the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain, rinse under cool water, drain again, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss in bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and dressing; season with salt and pepper.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 498
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 29mg 9%
Sodium 608mg 25%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 48g 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 14g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
