Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is an irresistible, creamy dish that perfectly combines the savory flavors of crispy bacon and ranch dressing with colorful rotini pasta. This delightful salad is ideal for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. Its vibrant ingredients and rich taste make it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. The best part? It’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully after chilling in the refrigerator. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad will undoubtedly become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta, chopped bacon, diced tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- 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 (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg