Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and colorful dish that brings together the irresistible flavors of creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and vibrant rotini pasta. This quick and easy salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. With its rich textures and savory taste, this pasta salad is ideal for any occasion—whether you’re serving it as a main dish or a side. Whip it up in just 15 minutes with easily accessible ingredients, and enjoy a delicious meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 oz dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25 oz sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in 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 cooled pasta with the dressing mixture in the bowl. Stir in bacon, tomato, olives, and cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg