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Smoky Ranch Pasta Salad

Smoky Ranch Pasta Salad

This Smoky Ranch Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of creamy, savory ingredients, perfect for any BBQ or picnic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 23 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing

  • 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup milk

Mix-ins

  • 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 4.25 ounces sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and milk.
  • Add cooled pasta to the dressing and gently fold in bacon, tomato, olives, and cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (240g)Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword BBQ salad, cold salad, Easy Recipes, pasta salad, Smoky Ranch Pasta Salad, summer recipes
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