Creamy Avocado Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- salt and black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk, plus more as needed
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed spicy cheddar cheese
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 avocado, diced
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Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Thin as desired with buttermilk.
- 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- 3. In a large bowl, toss together the hot pasta, salsa verde, and chicken. Pour over the dressing and toss well to combine. Add the cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and bacon. Toss, then top with avocado.
- 4. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
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