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A glass bowl filled with bacon pasta salad featuring rotini, cherry tomatoes, peas, cubed cheese, and parsley, all coated in a creamy ranch dressing. A wooden spoon and striped cloth are in the background.

Bacon Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing

5 from 2 votes
This Bacon Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing is a quick and easy meal you can bring to your next potluck or gathering. Filled with texture and flavor, this creamy dish contains rotini pasta, fresh tomatoes, and a ranch dressing you can make at home.
Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cool Time : 1 hour
Total Time : 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces Rotini Pasta
  • ⅔ cup Mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup Sour Cream
  • ⅓ cup Milk
  • 1 package Dry Ranch Dip Mix
  • 6 slices Lean Bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 9 ounces Frozen Green Peas, thawed
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, diced

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta. Then, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and dry ranch packet ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to a large bowl and toss gently.
  • Stir in dressing and mix until all ingredients are well coated.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine.
  • Serve cold.

Christina's Notes

  • Cheese: Feel free to use your favorite variety of cheese instead of cheddar.
  • Olives: Olives or capers will add a salty taste to this great salad. Other vegetables you can use include broccoli, cucumbers, green onion, or bell peppers. Grilled chicken is also great for some extra protein.
  • Low Fat Mayo: Use a low fat mayo to make the salad dressing somewhat healthier.

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