Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ozs pasta and variety
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and drained
  • 2 cups Chicken cooked and chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 1/4 pkg grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubed
  • 1/4 cup green onions optional
  • 1/4 cup peas optional
  • 1/4 cup black olives halved Optional

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh Mariposa Farms Chives finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh Mariposa Farms BabyDill finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh Mariposa Farms parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In large mixing bowl combine first 3 dressing ingredients, mix well. Add the remaining dressing ingredients and mix until well blended. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and rinse under cold water. Toss all ingredients (Except Dressing) in a large bowl. Add dressing to taste, (you may have left over dressing).