Description
Creamy ranch pasta salad with seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh greens, finished with crunchy croutons.
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast or tenderloins, diced
- 250 g rotini or fusilli pasta (high-protein or whole grain)
- 120 g thick-cut bacon, diced
- 120 g romaine lettuce, shredded
- 100 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 30 g green onions, sliced
- 150 ml ranch dressing
- 50 g bakery-style croutons, chopped
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Salad Supreme seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; transfer to paper towels.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken with poultry seasoning until fully cooked. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bacon, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Add ranch dressing and Salad Supreme seasoning if using. Toss gently to combine.
- Fold in croutons just before serving.
Notes
- Cool pasta fully before mixing to prevent sogginess.
- Add dressing gradually to control creaminess.
- Keep croutons separate until serving for crunch.
- Refresh leftovers with extra ranch dressing if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes