Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad
Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad blends tender tri-color pasta with smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, briny black olives, and sharp Cheddar in a tangy ranch dressing. The flavors are rich and satisfying with a cool, herby finish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or laid-back weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for a refreshing contrast of textures and bold, familiar tastes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain.
- 3
Place the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly browned. Drain and chop.
- 4
In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the milk until smooth.
- 5
Place the rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with the dressing.
- 6
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
- Calories 359.31 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.4 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.48 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.18 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.47 mg Moderate
- Sodium 444.38 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.46 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.23 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.23 g Low Source
- Calcium 97.43 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source
- Potassium 151.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.59 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.93 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Garlic Pepper Seasoning, Garlic Powder, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 359.31 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 10 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, Garlic Pepper Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Mayonnaise, Milk. The full list of 10 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 359.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Bacon Ranch Rotini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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