Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep Time::10 mins

Cook Time::15 mins

Additional Time:: 1 hr

Total Time:: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings::10

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta

10 slices bacon

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix

½ teaspoon garlic pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

½ cup milk, or as needed

1 large tomato, chopped

1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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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.

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Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

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Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.

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Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

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Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

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