Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This is a very flavorful bacon ranch pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this popular side dish for every get-together and cookout.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
336 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
Step 3
Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.
Step 4
Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 10 slices bacon
  • ½ cup milk, or as needed
  • 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • ½ teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives

Categories

Similar Recipes You May Like

Fresh Fig, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad

Fresh Fig, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad

Air Fryer Ranch-Breaded Mushrooms

Air Fryer Ranch-Breaded Mushrooms

Colorful Tomato Salad with Rose Water Dressing

Colorful Tomato Salad with Rose Water Dressing

Mango-Bacon-Butternut Squash Hash

Mango-Bacon-Butternut Squash Hash

Easy and Quick Strawberry Summer Salad

Easy and Quick Strawberry Summer Salad

Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Green Bean Bundles

Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Green Bean Bundles

Cheesy Bacon Corn Casserole

Cheesy Bacon Corn Casserole

Iceberg Wedge Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Iceberg Wedge Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing