If you are not yet a fan of pasta salad I hope to convince you with this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad. It’s the ranch dressing mix and bacon that makes it unique.
This recipe calls for rotini pasta but any will work.
This is delicious and has a very pretty presentation. Perfect for potlucks, BBQ’s or any other occasion. Love it!
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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
- 1/2 cup milk or as needed
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 4.25 ounce can sliced black olives
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 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.
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
- 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.
Enjoy this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad!
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