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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad in a bowl

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Samantha Erb
Bacon ranch pasta salad is full of ranch flavor and crispy bacon crumbles! Enjoy it for a light lunch or as a side dish at your next party.
4.50 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch Ideas
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 721 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 12 ounce box Rotini pasta (4 cups)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 package dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup sliced Black olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup Colby Monterey Jack cheese cubed
  • 1 cucumber sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to the ingredients on the back of the package; drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the mayonnaise, dry ranch mix, garlic powder, heavy whipping cream, and sour cream; stir to mix well.
  • Pour dressing over the drained pasta and stir. Add the peas, olives, tomatoes, bacon, and cheese; toss the salad to combine. Add sliced cucumbers and toss again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 721kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 24gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1488mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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