Description
Indulge in our Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the rich flavors of creamy ranch dressing and crispy bacon with tri-color rotini pasta. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is bursting with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste. Serve it as a refreshing main course on warm days or as a delightful side dish alongside barbecued meats. With its vibrant colors and satisfying ingredients, this salad is sure to become a favorite at any occasion.
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 boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture along with bacon, tomato, olives, and cheese. Toss gently until combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg