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Simple Bacon Pasta Salad With Ranch

Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy bacon ranch pasta salad made with rotini, crispy bacon, cheddar, and a tangy ranch dressing. An easy, crowd pleasing recipe for parties or meal prep.

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 17 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces tri color rotini
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • 10 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 4.25 ounce can of sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and milk until smooth and creamy. Add the ranch seasoning mix and stir until fully combined.

  3. Add the cooled pasta, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.

  4. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the ranch dressing.

  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors blend. Stir before serving and enjoy chilled.

Recipe Notes

  • Rinse pasta with cold water to stop cooking
  • Let chill for best flavor
  • Use crispy bacon for texture
  • Stir before serving if needed
  • Great for meal prep or parties