Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that beautifully combines the creamy richness of ranch dressing with crispy bacon and colorful rotini pasta. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic, holiday potluck, or family gathering. The vibrant ingredients create a delightful medley of flavors and textures, making it a versatile choice for both side dishes and light meals. With its quick preparation time and customizable options, this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
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
- 1 can sliced black olives (4.25 ounces), drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, and milk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl along with chopped bacon, diced tomato, black olives, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss until combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 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 (about 240g)
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 38mg