# CBR Pasta Salad

This chicken bacon ranch pasta salad has 40 grams of protein per serving and is perfect for meal prep.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 oz protein or chickpea pasta dry, any shape
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast chopped
- 2 3 cup red onion finely minced
- 1 cup sweet peas frozen or canned
- 0.5 cup real bacon bits
- 2 3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup green onion thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup light mayo
- 0.75 cup non fat plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional
- 0.5 tsp hickory liquid smoke
- 3 4 tbsp water to thin

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Mix all ranch sauce ingredients together until smooth, plus water to thin (I usually add about 3 tablespoons).
3. Add everything to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined. If time allows, chill in the fridge 2-3 hours before serving!

## Equipment

- large pot
- large mixing bowl

## Tips

- For a milder onion flavor, soak chopped red onion in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Every ranch seasoning is different so wait to add salt/pepper at the end if needed. Always season to taste!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=910896065234502
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d706f464-6f09-43e2-8ee4-36839bf34807
- Extracted: 2026-04-03

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