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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a quick and easy side dish recipe that is perfect for those backyard BBQs, pool parties, and holiday gatherings.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, pasta salad, ranch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 482kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotini pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 10 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 10 ounces grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 4.25 ounces black olives sliced - drained - 1 small can
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix dry
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, peas, black olives, and cheese.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well blended.
  • Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 18g