Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad combines tri-color rotini with crisp bacon, juicy tomato, black olives, and sharp Cheddar in a creamy ranch dressing seasoned with garlic and pepper. Its cool, creamy balance and smoky, cheesy accents make it a natural choice for potlucks, barbecues, and casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- 3
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
- 4
Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.
- 5
Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
- 6
Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
- Calories 417.34 kcal High 21%
- Protein 14.83 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 29.26 g 11%
- Total Fat 27.4 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 7.87 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 514.65 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.22 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 192.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 1.36 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 151.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 67.49 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 1.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Olives, Garlic Pepper Seasoning, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 417.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Olives, Garlic Pepper Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Mayonnaise. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad healthy?
- Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 417.34 calories and 14.83 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.65 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.87 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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