Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tri-color rotini pasta with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a delicious side at dinner, this pasta salad is not only visually appealing but also a crowd favorite. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to impress your guests. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a side, Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is versatile enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ 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 the rotini pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the dressing along with chopped bacon, diced tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese. Toss gently until well mixed.
- 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: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg