amazing pasta salad

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Jun 10, 2012

This is the season for cold salads. This one was inspired by another JAP member, please look for link below to her recipe. To make this dish lighter, use turkey bacon. Remove the bacon completely and enjoy as a vegetarian dish.

prep time 25 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked pasta
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or smoked sausage, cubed
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup uncle gary's gourment peppers or your fav pickled peppers , chopped
  • 1/4 cup pimentos or red bell pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 4 - green onions, sliced
  • - black pepper

How To Make amazing pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon. I like to put mine in a baking dish with a rack in it, bake at 400° for 25 min. Chop or crumble bacon when cooled.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
  • Step 3
    Slice green onions and cube cheddar cheese.
  • Step 4
    Mix all ingredients together including dressing, add pepper. Refrigerate till serving.
  • Step 5
    Other are some other cold salads to enjoy: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/ranch-and-bacon-macaroni-salad-bonnies.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/vegetable-appetizer/corn-salad.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/salad/other-salad/mexi-corn-salad.html?p=1 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pasta/pasta-salad-4.html?p=1

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