Description
Smoky Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that elevates any gathering with its creamy texture and rich flavors. This pasta salad combines tri-color rotini with a zesty ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, making it the perfect side for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners. With its vibrant colors and satisfying taste, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress guests of all ages. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 4.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk.
- Add cooled pasta to the dressing and gently fold in bacon, tomato, olives, and cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg