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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh and crunchy salad ingredients, crispy bacon, tender pasta, and an out-of-this-world dressing!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine pasta, salad
Keyword bacon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 413kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry garden rotini pasta
  • 1 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 3.8 oz can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp ranch dressing seasoning mix about 1 packet of dry mix
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package recommendations. Drain well.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together all of the ingredients.
  • Toss together all of the salad ingredients until completely blended. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate for at least two hours or until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2148IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg