Million Dollar Pasta Salad

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5 from 1 vote

This million dollar pasta salad is loaded with bacon, cheddar, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: million dollar pasta salad recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

Strainer
Whisk
Glass Bowls
Pot

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta uncooked
1 cup cooked and chopped bacon
1½ cups halved grape tomatoes or cherry
¼ cup chopped parsley
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup slivered almonds

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook 1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse the cooked pasta in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon, 1½ cups halved grape tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ½ cup thinly sliced green onions, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and ½ cup slivered almonds.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix until combined.

Notes

Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. For best results, reserve a little dressing and toss it in right before serving to freshen it up.
Freezer: Not recommended, as the texture will not hold up well after thawing.
Make-Ahead: You can prep the ingredients ahead of time, just wait to toss the salad with the dressing until right before serving.

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