Recipes Salad Pasta Salad Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad 4.5 (1,518) 1,108 Reviews 92 Photos This is a very flavorful bacon ranch pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this popular side dish for every get-together and cookout. Submitted by Wilemon Updated on May 30, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 92 92 92 92 92 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 10 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 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 ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 336 Calories 27g Fat 15g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 336 % Daily Value * Total Fat 27g 34% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 691mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 9g 19% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 116mg 9% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 140mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved