Ultimate Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad: The Perfect Summer Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1(12 ounce) packageuncooked tri-color rotini pasta

  • 10slicesbacon

  • 1cupmayonnaise

  • 3tablespoonsdry ranch salad dressing mix

  • ½teaspoongarlic pepper

  • ¼teaspoongarlic powder

  • ½cupmilk, or as needed

  • 1largetomato, chopped

  • 1(4.25 ounce) cansliced black olives

  • 1cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather ingredients.

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  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.

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

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

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

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  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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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories336
% 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
19%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
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.

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