Crispy Pasta Salad With Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

Crispy pasta salad with a creamy avocado ranch dressing, perfect for adding to your weekly rotation.

By @mirandabrady

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g dried pasta
• 0.5 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0 salt
• 20 g parmesan
• 300 g chicken tenders
• 100 g short cut bacon
• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup green or red onion
• 1 handful fresh parsley/dill/chives
• 300 g cooked chicken
• 100 g cooked bacon
• 250 g crispy pasta
• 0.5 avocado
• 0.25 cup Greek yoghurt
• 0.25 cup ranch sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
• 0 milk or water
• 1 batch dressing
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let it steam dry very well.
2. Coat the pasta in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and grated parmesan. Transfer to a baking tray.
3. Add chicken tenders and bacon to another tray. Place both trays in the oven or air fryer for 15-20 minutes, until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
4. Slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and onion. Add them to a large bowl along with fresh herbs.
5. Add the cooked chicken, bacon, and crispy pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs.
6. Blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy, adding a splash of milk or water to thin as needed.
7. Add the dressing to the salad and mix well to combine.
8. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.