Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delectable dish that combines tri-color rotini pasta with creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as an enticing side at family dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. The best part? It can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this adaptable recipe invites you to customize it with your favorite add-ins for an even more personalized touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture along with chopped bacon, diced tomato, black olives, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg