Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This is a flavorful bacon ranch pasta salad with crispy bits of bacon that complement tomato, cheese, and ranch seasoning. Popular at any party.

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
Gather ingredients.
Step 5
Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
Step 6
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
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 0.5 cup milk, or as needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic pepper

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