Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines the richness of creamy ranch dressing with the savory crunch of crispy bacon and fresh vegetables. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or family dinners, this flavorful salad is quick to prepare and will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and milk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl and mix in bacon, tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese. Toss gently until combined.
- Cover and chill 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: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg