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bacon ranch pasta salad

Recipe by
Roberta Isaacson
highland park, IL

This is a very flavorful salad. The bacon really gives it a nice flavor.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bacon ranch pasta salad

  • 1 - 12 ounce package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make bacon ranch pasta salad

  • 1
    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 an drain.
  • 2
    Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly browned. Drain and chop.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, mix mayo, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

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