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BLT Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

🇺🇸 United States

Servings: 8 Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeño brine
  • 1 pound short cut pasta (such as gemelli or bow tie)
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1-2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cubed spicy cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro and/or basil

Steps

  1. Whisk together sour cream, mayo, buttermilk, cilantro, basil, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, jalapeños, and jalapeño brine in a jar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste to make the ranch dressing.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions, then drain.
  3. Toss the warm pasta in a large bowl with the buffalo sauce.
  4. Add the chicken, cheddar cheese, and spicy cheddar cheese to the pasta.
  5. Add the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and as much ranch dressing as desired, then toss to combine.
  6. Top with chopped bacon and fresh herbs, plus additional ranch dressing.
  7. If making ahead, add the romaine, tomatoes, and bacon just before serving.

Notes

Buffalo chicken pasta salad is an American dish combining buffalo wing flavors with classic pasta salad and BLT elements.

Source: www.halfbakedharvest.com