Ranch Pasta Salad
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this Ranch Dressing Pasta Salad. This refreshing and creamy salad combines twirly pasta, crisp veggies, and a zesty ranch dressing that will leave you craving more. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner, this salad is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 8 oz Rotini pasta
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (1oz) packet ranch seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup milk
Salad:
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked and chopped
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives drained
- 1/2 large cucumber diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente—tender but still slightly firm.
- Drain the pasta and immediately rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, and milk. Whisk until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, cooked and chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!