Jalapeno Ranch Pasta Salad
Servings: 16
Calories: 315
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breasts cooked and cubed
- 8 oz. bow tie pasta cooked and cooled
- 1/4 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 8 oz. jalapeno ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
- Cook pasta to package directions. Rinse with cool water. When cooling, be sure to toss occasionally with a bit of olive oil to prevent it from clumping up.
- Mix salad dressing, lemon juice and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cubed chicken, pasta, bacon and cheeses. Gently mixed until evenly distributed.
- Transfer into a large resealable freezer bag. Remove as much excess air as possible. Seal and freeze.
Cooking instructions:
- Thaw.
- Transfer to serving bowl. Stir in 1 cup of romaine lettuce that is torn into bite sized pieces and 1/2 cup of cubed jalapeño Jack cheese. Serve chilled.