bacon ranch pasta salad
This is a very flavorful salad. The bacon really gives it a nice flavor.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 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
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Step 1Bring 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.
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Step 2Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly browned. Drain and chop.
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Step 3In 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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