This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.
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
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in 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.
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
