Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic pasta salad, combining the creamy goodness of ranch dressing with crispy bacon and vibrant vegetables. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. Made with tri-color rotini pasta, this salad not only offers an explosion of flavors but also a satisfying crunch with every bite. Easy to prepare in just a couple of hours, it’s highly customizable and makes for excellent meal prep. Chill it before serving to let all the flavors meld together beautifully, ensuring that each serving is as delicious as the last.
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 ounces 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 rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the dressing and mix in bacon, tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese.
- Toss gently until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg