Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is your go-to dish for any occasion, blending creamy ranch dressing with rotini pasta, crispy bacon, and a colorful assortment of fresh veggies. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Its delightful combination of flavors and textures makes it a standout choice that everyone will love. Plus, it’s customizable—add your favorite ingredients to make it truly yours! Prepare it ahead of time for the best taste, as the flavors meld beautifully when chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25 ounces sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl along with chopped bacon, diced tomato, black olives, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss until combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg