Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining rotini pasta with a creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and colorful vegetables. This delightful dish is perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or family gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a flavorful salad that promises to be a hit at any occasion. The rich combination of ingredients not only adds an explosion of flavor but also makes it a satisfying meal option that even picky eaters will enjoy. Chilling the salad enhances its taste, making it ideal for make-ahead meals.
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 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. Add chopped bacon, diced tomato, black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator 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 (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 36mg