Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Name: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta; 10 slices bacon; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix; 0.5 teaspoon garlic pepper; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 cup milk, or as needed; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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This is a very flavorful bacon ranch pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this popular side dish for every get-together and cookout.

Recipe by Wilemon

Updated on August 31, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
½ teaspoon garlic pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

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.
Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.
Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a 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.

Melissa Goff

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336	Calories
27g	Fat
15g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	34%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 691mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 140mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.