Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

I really like this recipe. I used bacon bits, added sliced black olives, and skipped the celery and carrots, though. The sauce does soak into the pasta, so if you like your pasta salad wetter, should start with more sauce or add a little bit just before eating. Works nice heated up, too!

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emmegemme

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2011

Great reciipe took to a family reunion and loved by all, I also added more Ranch dressing and red bell pepper, and added cooked diced chicken breast called it Bacon, chicken ranch pasta salad.

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Mary

Reviewed: May 30, 2011

I made this for a barbeque, and people just loved it! Very tasty!

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Siervua

Reviewed: May 1, 2011

I loved this salad. I made it for easter and it was a big hit. Make it ahead of time to allow the flavors to blend. Makes a BIG batch!! Delicious!!

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SHAMROKSHANNON

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cottage Grove, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Woodbury, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2011

Will definitely be making this again. As suggested I used more dressing (12 oz as opposed to 8 oz) and didn't have a problem with the salad being dry. I took this to a pot luck and had several requests for the recipe. Thanks for a great recipe!

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mamaby

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2011

Easy and delicious! I did however use half the amount of pasta called for... As for the dressing I chose to use "No-Mayonnaise Ranch Dressing" from this site. I cut down on the red onion and instead of celery I used sweet peas. Using shredded Parmesan was a nice change from Cheddar and we loved the combination of "bacon and ranch"! Overall, very good after being chilled for a few hours.

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Jillian

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2011

This is so good I keep sneaking bites before the barbecue starts. I used hidden valley buttermilk seasoning dressing, the spicy one, and followed everything else. Thank you!

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Lyndieloop

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2011

i think the secret to this salad is using BUTTERMILK ranch dressing! regular ranch isn't as flavorful for this recipe. i made this for a big birthday bbq and everybody loved it! thanks for the yummy recipe!

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Brinds

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2010

Pretty good. Don't be afraid to use lots of ranch and bacon.

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Gabby

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Medford, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2010

This salad was too bland. And the pasta sucked up all the ranch dressing while in the fridge. At serving time, I had to add another cup of ranch dressing just to get it to move off the serving spoon! Also, beware, the recipe makes a HUGE amount, a lot more than the 6 servings that the recipe says. More like 12 servings. Not sure how I would make it better, so I'll not make it again.

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