BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

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This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.

Provided by Wilemon

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Chris Casey
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This pasta salad is now one of my favorites.


Johar Naqvi
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This pasta salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic.


Aiden Hopkins
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I've made this pasta salad several times and I've never been disappointed.


Mfundo Nation
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Entle nino
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I love the combination of bacon and ranch dressing in this pasta salad.


Birock Zena
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


paul siderias
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a hit.


Mureille sylvenat Zidor
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer cookout.


Abder rabbih
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I added some chopped red onion to this pasta salad and it was delicious.


Samuel Charles
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Muhammad Hanif
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This pasta salad is now my go-to side dish for potlucks and picnics.


Alipate Natoba
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice crunch.


Dj Kumar
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


John Moya
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I love this pasta salad! It's so flavorful and the bacon adds a nice touch.


Tuneblasta
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zisan Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The bacon and ranch dressing are a great combination.


Aayush pun Magar
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This pasta salad is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


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