Dinner for 5
Bacon Pasta Salad
$7.82for 430 minServes 5
Rotini, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and lettuce mix with creamy ranch dressing for a chilled pasta salad.
Photo: spendwithpennies.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $1.21Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.78 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesBack to schoolSummer
$1.96 per serving$7.82 for 4
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Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
- 12 oz rotini
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions, then drain and cool it.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning until crisp.
- Drain and crumble the bacon while chopping the tomatoes, avocado, onion, and romaine.
- Stir the mayonnaise and ranch dressing together in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta, bacon, vegetables, cheese, and parsley, then toss until coated.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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