Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the delightful flavors of creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables with hearty rotini pasta. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any gathering, from potlucks to barbecues. With its rich and savory taste, it’s sure to impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. Plus, it can be customized with your favorite ingredients and served as a side or main dish. Enjoy the burst of flavors in this refreshing pasta salad that tastes even better when chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ounce 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 until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large 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, olives, and cheddar cheese. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg