Becky Bell
@beckybell
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Delight
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad featuring tri-color rotini, crispy bacon, and a zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:10
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package
- 10 slices
- 1 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup, or as needed
- 1
- 1 (4.25 ounce) can
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Delight.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients for this delightful pasta salad.
Step 2
In a spacious pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 3
Toss in the tri-color rotini pasta and let it cook for about 8 minutes, or until it reaches that perfect al dente texture.
Step 4
Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside to cool.
Step 5
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
Step 6
After cooking, drain the bacon on paper towels and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, blend together the mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 8
Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a luscious dressing.
Step 9
Now, add the cooked rotini, crispy bacon, diced tomato, sliced black olives, and shredded Cheddar cheese to the bowl.
Step 10
Gently toss everything together, ensuring each ingredient is well-coated in that creamy dressing.
Step 11
Cover the bowl and let the pasta salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 12
If you find the salad a bit dry after chilling, simply stir in a splash more milk to achieve your desired creaminess.
Step 13
Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful dish thatβs perfect for gatherings or a refreshing meal any day!.