 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the perfect summer meal!  I love ranch dressing. Love it! It is my favorite salad dressing. I will eat other salad dressings, but ranch is the one I almost always choose.  I was recently at a restaurant on vacation and because of some health issues I was limited to what I could eat. I ordered a salad and asked for ranch dressing. When the waitress brought the food, she said they were out of ranch dressing and gave me two other choices. I might have looked at her as if she were crazy. No ranch?! Yes, I know it was not her fault that they were out of ranch dressing, but I was in the mood for ranch. Oil and vinegar on a salad is just not the same. I took it, but I did not enjoy it nearly as much as I would have with ranch dressing. I do love ranch dressing.  I know not everyone shares my love of ranch, but in my opinion, it is the best. And I will totally admit that I am picky about the brand of ranch dressing that I like, too. If I am buying it, I buy the name-brand stuff. Off-brand ranch dressing simply isn’t the same. Just saying. 🙂  Those who know my love of ranch dressing and pasta will not be surprised that I combined the two into a delicious pasta salad. Add some bacon and vegetables to the pasta salad, and you pretty much have the perfect summer meal. Pasta salad is a great summer meal because it can be made ahead of time, and it doesn’t heat up the house to make. It is also great leftover for lunch or dinner the next day. If you love pasta salad and ranch dressing as much as I do, then this recipe is a must-make! What type of pasta is best for pasta salad?For this pasta salad, you can use macaroni, fusilli, penne, or another similar pasta. Gluten free pasta also works well in this. The pasta salad in the pictures for this recipe are made with gluten free pasta.   Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta SaladChicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a simple and delicious summer meal.
Servings 6 people
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First posted July 2018. Updated June 2025. The post Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.     • View comments • Track comments •
Menu Plan June Week Four
The hot weather has hit here in Oklahoma. That has put me in the mood for summer cooking. Summer cooking means quick and easy meals that don’t heat up the house. During the summer, I usually bake one day a week. That means I only turn on the oven one day a week and I don’t heat up the house every day. Here is this week’s menu plan.  Menu Plan June Week FourLots of quick and easy recipes perfect for June. Raspberry Baked OatmealRaspberry Baked Oatmeal combines raspberries and oatmeal into a delicious breakfast. Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola BarsHomemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars are an easy to make homemade treat. Homemade Chex GranolaHomemade Chex Granola is a copycat version of a famous granola. Blueberry Pancake SyrupBlueberries and pancakes for breakfast? Yes, please! This easy to make homemade blueberry pancake syrup. Easy Oven PancakesPancakes made easy by baking them in the oven. Great for weekends and breakfast for dinner. Copycat McAlister's Club SandwichA deli style sandwich made at home! Easy 5 Ingredient Burritos {5 Ingredients or Less Recipes}With just five simple ingredients you can make these homemade burritos. Taco Salad CasseroleChange up taco night with taco salad casserole. Bacon Cheeseburger WrapAll the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in a delicious wrap. Triple Berry Spinach SaladTriple Berry Spinach Salad is a delicious side dish or even lunch for any time of the year. Sheet Pan S'moresYou don't need a campfire to make s'mores. Make these sheet pan s'mores instead. Chocolate Rice Krispies Crunch {Grandma's No Bake Cookies}My grandma's two ingredient cookies. The post Menu Plan June Week Four appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
Gluten Free Menu Plan June Week 4
Here is this week’s gluten free menu plan. I made notes next to the ingredients that need to be gluten free, but as always, read labels to make sure that the ingredients are safe for your family.  Gluten Free Menu Plan Week 4Gluten Free Menu Plan for July. Make sure to read labels to be sure all the ingredients are safe for your family. Gluten Free Blueberry Pancake MuffinsPancakes for breakfast can be eas with these gluten free blueberry pancake muffins. They are make ahead and freezer friendly. Gluten Free Banana Bread Recipe
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Delicious gluten free banana bread. Martha Stewart's Deviled EggsMartha Stewarts Deviled Eggs are a simple old fashioned deviled egg that is easy and delicious. Triple Berry Chicken Almond Spinach SaladTriple Berry Chicken Salad is a delicious main dish salad or lunch for any day of the year. Gluten Free Pop Up Taco PieGluten Free Popu Up Taco Pie Baked Chicken FajitasFajitas are easy and delicious with this baked chicken fajita recipe. Gluten Free Cheeseburger Helper RecipeGluten Free Cheeseburger Helper is a gluten free version of that famouse box meal. Slow Cooked Corn on the CobCorn on the Cob is easy to make in the slow cooker. Chicken Peanut NoodlesChicken Peanut Noodles are a quick and easy dinner. The leftovers make a great lunch. Gluten Free Oatmeal Cream PiesIf you miss those famouse oatmeal cream pies these gluten free oatmeal cream pies are a must make! The post Gluten Free Menu Plan June Week 4 appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
Menu Plan June Week Three
Summer weather has hit Oklahoma. We have had a rainy few weeks, actually months, and that means it is hot and humid here. It is June, so that means summer weather for most of us. Summer weather means it is time for easy summer meals on the menu plan.  Here is this week’s menu plan. Menu Plan June Week ThreeThis week's menu plan is full of quick and easy summer meals. Including a fun snack to keep on hand for kids that are always hungry! Pancake MuffinsEasy make ahead breakfast! Martha Stewart's Blueberry Muffin Recipe with gluten free optionMartha Stewart's Blueberry Muffin recipe is a delicious treat with fresh blueberries in the summer or frozen blueberries all year long. Instant Pot Hard Boiled EggsAn easy fool proof way for making boiled eggs. Homemade Trail MixHomemade trail mix is easy to make and you can control the ingredients! Chocolate Chip Granola Bar RecipeHomemade granola bars are easy to make at home with this Chocolate Chip Granola Bar recipe. Chicken Salad SandwichChicken Salad Sandwiches are a simple lunch or dinner! Quick and Easy Tortilla PizzaPizza can be easy when you use tortillas for the crust. Instant Pot Macaroni and CheeseInstant Pot Macaroni and Cheese makes homemade mac and cheese easy. Salmon BurgersSalmon burgers are a quick, easy, and inexpensive dinner. Oven TacosChange up taco night. This has been a family favorite for years! Blueberry Spinach SaladBlueberry Spinach Salad is a delicious side dish for any time of year. Strawberry CobblerStrawberry cobbler is a simple old fashioned dessert perfect for spring and summer. The post Menu Plan June Week Three appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
Gluten Free Menu Plan Week 3
Here is this week’s menu plan. I made notes next to the ingredients that need to be gluten free but as always read labels to make sure the ingredients are safe for your family.  Gluten Free Menu Plan June Week 3This week's gluten free menu plan is full of easy gluten free meals for June. Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
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Quick and easy gluten free recipes for June. Gluten Free Strawberry Pancakes - Gluten Free Kitchen Adventures
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Gluten free pancakes perfect for summer. Date Free Larabar RecipeHomemade Date Free Larabar like bars make an easy homemade snack. Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime DressingBurrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a great way to change up your basic burrito or taco bowl. BBQ Chicken Salad WrapBBQ Chicken Salad Wrap is a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Use a gluten free wrap or tortilla for gf version. Potato Kielbasa Spinach Skillet DinnerPotato Kielbasa Spinach Skillet Dinner is a quick and easy one pot dinner. Simple Homemade Pasta SauceHomemade pasta sauce is easy to make and tastes so much better than the jar! Serve over gluten free pasta for an easy gf dinner. Crustless Sausage QuicheCrustless Sausage Quiche is quiche made quick and easy by skipping the crust. Gluten Free Little Debbie BrowniesAn easy and delicious homemade gluten free version of the famous snack treat. Microwave Chocolate PuddingHomemade pudding can be easy by making it in the microwave. The post Gluten Free Menu Plan Week 3 appeared first on Lynn's Kitchen Adventures.  • View comments • Track comments •
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