Description
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any gathering, combining creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and colorful, fresh ingredients with rotini pasta. This flavorful salad comes together in under 15 minutes and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, whether at potlucks, picnics, or family dinners. With its customizable nature, you can easily add extra veggies or proteins to suit your taste. Best of all, it’s make-ahead friendly—allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while chilling in the fridge. Serve it as a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course; this pasta salad is sure to impress!
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
- Boil rotini pasta in a large pot of salted water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl along with bacon, diced tomato, olives, and cheddar cheese. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg