Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a mouthwatering dish that elevates any gathering with its creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, this salad offers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will impress guests of all ages. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, you can easily modify it by adding your favorite veggies or cheese. Serve it as a refreshing side or a satisfying main dish; this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25 ounces sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture and gently fold in chopped bacon, diced tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese until combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg