Chopped chicken, bacon, ranch, pasta salad. Chicken, bacon, pasta, sharp cheddar cheese and tossed with ranch dressing. Super easy to make, comes together in just a few minutes. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or just a simple lunch or light dinner. A pasta salad is always the perfect dish, especially during the summer months. It’s cool, fresh and filling.
This salad is easy to prep in advance whether you are making it for meal prep or for a BBQ or party.
I know salads can get a bad rap, but if you build a good one, it’s really a magical thing. There is nothing worst than eating a salad and then being hungry an hour later. No boring salads here.
Reasons to Love This Gluten Free Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
Flavour Explosion: The blend of shredded chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and homemade ranch dressing delivers a rich and savory taste.
Perfect Texture: Enjoy the satisfying crunch of the celery and onions mixed with the creamy dressing and tender chicken.
Easy and Quick: With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner without compromising on great flavour.
Its as easy as this:
Step 1: Cook the gluten free pasta per the box instructions and rinse under cold water.
Step 2: Chop all the remaining ingredients and add to a salad bowl with the pasta.
Step 3: Add the ranch dressing and toss together.
Step 4: Refrigerate to allow the flavours to marry together.
- 16 ounces gluten free Pasta of choice. I used Penne
- 250g Chicken - cooked & chopped
- 5 Slices Bacon - cooked & chopped
- ½ Red Onion - finely chopped
- 3 Celery Stalks - chopped
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- 220g tub of ranch, In Dunnes & Tesco. Chilled isle
- : Prepare gluten free pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and allow to cool.
- : In large bowl combine all ingredients with your pasta.
- : Stir pasta salad until evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
