Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
A creamy and vibrant pasta salad combining tri-color rotini, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
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-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk until smooth.
- Combine the cooled rotini with the dressing, stirring gently to coat the pasta.
- Add the chopped bacon, diced tomato, drained black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese, tossing to combine.
- Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding cooked chicken or substituting the tri-color rotini with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg