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Pardon-Me Pasta Salad

BaconPastaDiner-Style

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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Excuse us, we don't mean to be a bother... but we're begging you to give Pardon-Me Pasta Salad a try. Whether you're heading to a picnic or want to spruce up your own lunch, this super easy side will politely bring the perfect palate of flavors. It's humbly got it all — bouncy pasta, crispy bacon, tangy dill pickles, smooth cheese cubes, and a creamy, ranch-seasoned dressing. Pardon-Me Pasta Salad will effortlessly swoop in and bring the best bold flavors your mealtime was missing!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) box rotini or macaroni pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 (.4-ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups dill pickles, diced
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup green onions, diced

Directions

Step 1 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the rotini to al dente, according to package directions.

Step 2 -Drain the water and rinse the cooked rotini under cold running water until it is cooled.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, the ranch dressing mix, the dill pickle juice, the garlic powder, and the pepper together.

Step 4 -Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Add the pickles, the bacon, the cheese, and the diced green onions to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.

Step 6 -Serve.

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