Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that combines creamy ranch dressing with crispy bacon for a flavor explosion. This delightful dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a quick weeknight side. With its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, it’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various occasions, this pasta salad is a great way to impress family and friends at any gathering. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Dive into this refreshing salad and experience the savory goodness that everyone will love!
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 rotini pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. 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 cooled pasta to the dressing mixture along with bacon, tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese. Gently toss to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg