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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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  • 60 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta

  • Protein

    • 🥓 10 slices bacon

  • Condiments & Spices

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
    • ½ teaspoon garlic pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 ½ cup milk, or as needed
    • 🧀 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • Vegetables

    • 🍅 1 large tomato, chopped
    • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

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.

3

Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

4

Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.

5

Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

6

Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

336

Calories

  • 9
    Protein
  • 15
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 Ensure the bacon is crispy for enhanced flavor and texture.Make this salad a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.If you find the salad dry after chilling, stir in a little extra milk before serving.