Recipes Salad Pasta Salad Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad 4.4 (81) 64 Reviews 15 Photos This tangy, crunchy-crisp, savory chilled salad is a flavorful twist on classic pasta salad. The satisfying blend of textures makes it the perfect side. Customize it as you like! Submitted by Chef John Politte Updated on October 6, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 15 15 15 15 Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta 6 slices bacon 1 cup prepared ranch dressing ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 red onion, diced Directions Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until slightly firm. Drain, rinsing with cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop when cool. Combine dressing, bacon, Parmesan cheese, carrot, celery, and red onion in a large bowl. Fold in pasta to coat. Refrigerate to blend flavors, about 2 hours. Cook's Note Lettuce or cabbage can also be substituted for the pasta in this recipe for a lighter summer salad with crunch. I Made It Print 112 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 584 Calories 28g Fat 63g Carbs 18g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 584 % Daily Value * Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 27mg 9% Sodium 713mg 31% Total Carbohydrate 63g 23% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 4g Protein 18g 35% Vitamin C 2mg 3% Calcium 110mg 8% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 244mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.