Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

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

Instructions

1. Get all of your ingredients ready.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
3. Place the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy and evenly browned. Remove from skillet, drain excess grease, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well, then gradually stir in milk until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
5. Add the cooked rotini pasta, crispy bacon, diced tomato, black olives, and shredded cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, toss with a little extra milk if the salad seems dry.

Nutrition

• Calories: 336 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 691 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g