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This Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls is also made with bow tie pasta, fresh spinach and tomatoes. And comes in a pre-made creamy ranch dressing that you are sure to enjoy!

This Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls can be made in no time at all and is great for those summer time gatherings.

Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Balls

Thankfully this recipe can feed a crowd or simple cut it in half and have enough to serve a family of four if preferred. 

Now, I don’t know about you but I love salads. I like to try different kinds often and this one is up there on my top 10 favorite’s salad lists.  dreaming away.

So what is Bocconcini anyway?

Well it’s a type of cheese that originates from Naples in sunny Italy. It tastes a lot like mozzarella however has a subtle yet distinct taste that works so well in this pasta salad.

This salad can be enjoyed pretty much any time of year, but I know it will be best enjoyed on those long summer nights out on the back patio! I can picture it now 🙂

You can use pretty much any type of tomatoes for this recipe, baby tomatoes work great too so just use what you have on hand.

Toss it all together in some healthy Ranch dressing and you will be enjoying a fresh pasta salad in not time at all. Also why not whip up some healthy raspberry sweet tea to enjoy alongside, see my recipe below for that!

Typically Bocconcini cheese, comes in 200 gram containers.

So if your wanting to recreate this exact recipe, it’s best to buy two of them or purchase a larger bag bocconcini if your grocery carries.

This is definitely a popular summer salad and adding your favorite creamy ranch dressing to it makes it all the better! Trust me, everyone is going to LOVE IT!

 

Looking for a Awesome drink recipe to serve with this salad? Try my “Raspberry sweet tea” that is made with agave nectar or honey.

Other pasta dishes you’re sure to enjoy!

 

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Pasta, Salads

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

This Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe is just like a BLT sandwich however it has no bread in it. It’s a great recipe for anytime of the year. 

My Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is made with fresh romaine lettuce, bacon, green onions, bowtie pasta, baby tomatoes and is tossed in a healthy ranch dressing.

I like to use fresh multi colored baby tomatoes in this salad, it gives it that extra special flavor.  Serve this as a side dish at any potluck or as the main course if you choose.

I highly recommend using multi colored baby tomatoes in this salad, it gives it that extra special flavor and looks so pretty.  Also be sure to look for a good quality bacon the less fat the better.

BEST RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, which can be found in the refrigerator section and is the only ranch dressing I will ever use. So good!

 

I like to make and enjoy my pasta salads all summer long and this one is up there on the list of my top 10 favorites. 

Nothing says summer to me more than a fresh salad made with baby tomatoes from either my garden.

Trust me everyone is going to LOVE IT!

BACON LETTUCE TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Looking for a cooling drink? Why not enjoy this salad along with some “Raspberry sweet tea“.

Go ahead and treat yourself you definitely deserve it. My Raspberry sweet tea is not made with any refined sugar, so go check it out it’s not only super healthy for you it’s also super delicious!

Feel free to add a pre-cooked shredded chicken breast to this salad along with the bacon if desired.

I sometimes will do that when serving this for dinner to guests, however if it’s just me and my partner then we like to have it just like this.

WANT TO MAKE THIS SALAD HEALTHIER?

Add a GREEK BASED salad dressing!

What are some of your favorite summer time salads? 

Looking for more Summertime salads? 

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