Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bringing together the rich flavors of crispy bacon and creamy ranch dressing with tri-color rotini pasta. This vibrant dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, making it a delightful addition to any gathering. In just 15 minutes of prep, you can create a satisfying salad that not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on your table. The refreshing crunch of fresh vegetables and the savory goodness of cheese make this pasta salad a favorite among both kids and adults. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully after a couple of hours in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25 ounces sliced black olives
- 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 mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch mix, and milk until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta with bacon, tomato, olives, and cheese in the bowl; toss gently to mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg