Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, making it a crowd favorite for any occasion. This delightful pasta salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this satisfying dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 a large pot of boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with 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 mixture in the bowl. Stir in bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg