Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a creamy and satisfying dish that combines rotini pasta with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful ranch dressing. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad is both refreshing and hearty, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With its colorful presentation and delightful crunch, it appeals to everyone, including picky eaters. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, you can make this delicious salad ahead of time and let the flavors meld in the fridge. Serve it as a main course or a side dish; either way, it’s sure to be a hit!
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
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the dressing mixture along with bacon, diced tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg