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A bowl of creamy bacon ranch pasta salad with rotini, tomatoes, olives, broccoli, and parsley sits on a white table.
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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon ranch pasta salad is a creamy, flavorful side dish that’s easy to prepare and always a hit. It features crispy bacon, crunchy vegetables and a tangy ranch dressing tossed with pasta. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this salad is a crowd favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Optional Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 8
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces rotini or fusilli, dried
  • 1 Cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup sour cream
  • ½ Cup black olives pitted and sliced
  • ½ Cup red onions chopped
  • 1 Package ranch dressing mix 1-Ounce
  • 1 Cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 Cup broccoli florets
  • 1 Cup cucumber diced
  • 1 Cup red bell pepper diced
  • 10 Slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • parsley fresh, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook following the package directions.
  • Drain the pasta then rinse under cold water and put it in a large bowl.
  • Add the broccoli, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bacon, bell pepper, black olives, and onions.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if liked, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour or more to allow the pasta to better soak up the salad flavors.

Notes

Cook the pasta slightly beyond al dente: This helps it stay tender after chilling.
Rinse pasta in cold water: Stops the cooking process and prevents sogginess.
Let it chill: If time allows, refrigerate for at least one hour to help the flavors blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg

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