Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Description
This is a flavorful bacon ranch pasta salad with crispy bits of bacon that complement tomato, cheese, and the creamy dressing. Perfect for any party!
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
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10 slices bacon
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1 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
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1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 cup milk, or as needed
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1 large tomato, chopped
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1 (4 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
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1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
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; drain.
3
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
4
Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.
5
Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
6
Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.