Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

By Bill Hicks • Pork & Sausage, Salad Dressings, Seasonings, Rubs & Spices, Salads & Side Dishes

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Prep Time

min

Cook Time

min

Servings

6 servings

Difficulty

Created

Jun 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Last Updated

Jun 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM

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Ingredients

1 (12 oz) Package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 Bacon slices
1 Cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 Cup milk, or as needed
1 Large tomato, chopped
1 (4 1/4 oz) Can sliced black olives
1 Cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. 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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