Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and creamy dish featuring tri-color rotini pasta, crispy bacon, and a medley of fresh ingredients all coated in a rich ranch dressing. This scrumptious salad is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to festive barbecues. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors make it an instant favorite among kids and adults alike. With the added convenience of being a make-ahead dish, this pasta salad can be chilled and served later, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
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-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture and gently fold in the chopped bacon, diced tomato, black olives, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg