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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This is a delicious 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.

Calories
236
Carbohydrates
39g
Protein
29g
Potassium
215mg
Fiber
3g
Sugar
4g

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

Direction

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. 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.

  3. Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

  4. Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.

  5. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

  6. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

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