"Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, herby Ranch dressing, and smoky bacon, it's so delicious AND so easy to make!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups short pasta ((about 375 grams) gemelli pasta pictured*)
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4 slices thick-cut bacon ((or 6 slices regular cut) chopped)
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes ((halved))
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¾ cup sliced cucumbers ((70g))
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¾ cup broccoli florets ((50g))
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¾ cup carrot matchsticks
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½ cup cheddar cheese cubes ((60g))
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⅔ cup ranch dressing
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat ((or canola oil, olive oil, or other))
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper