This pasta salad may be easy to make, but it really delivers when it comes to flavor! Youβve got the tangy and creamy ranch sauce, smokiness from the bacon and a dash of fresh zest from the veggies. The protein from the chicken really makes this a hearty side dish, and it can even be a quick leftover main dish lunch!
Whenever I have a BBQ gathering coming up, or I need to make a potluck dish for work, this is one of my go-to recipes. If you have a busy schedule, you can make it ahead of time and leave it the refrigerator overnight. It can be served warmed up or at room temperature, either way its delicious!
Once youβve got all the ingredients purchased, prep work for this recipe just requires chopping up the veggies, cubing the chicken and mixing up the sauces. Next itβs time to cook the pasta and bacon, chop the bacon, and then mix it all up. If youβre working diligently, you can make this recipe in under 30 minutes, and it yields a large amount of pasta salad to feed a crowd.
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