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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Wilemon PHOTO BY: Sheri O.

"This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 200 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
  3. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2006 by IMVINTAGE
I have always loved Suddenly Salad's Bacon & Ranch Pasta...they ain't got nothing on you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2006 by Wilemon
On step 3 I neglected to instruct to add the pasta with bacon, tomatoes, etc. then toss. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2007 by LISSALU
I've been making this salad for awhile and just got around to writing a review! My family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2006 by TchrJrHi
The best pasta salad I think I have ever had. I did omit the olives just because I don't like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Cindy M
This was so easy and really good! I doubled the recipe for a party, so I had LOTS of salad! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2006 by BETHANYWEATHERSBY
This was just ok. My main complaint is that it was so salty!! The mix, olives, and bacon was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2008 by Kaye Lynn
Great salad! I used the entire packet of dressing mix, a little extra garlic powder, and plain... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Kari
I LOVE this pasta salad! I'm also picky, so I leave out the tomatoes and olives and add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2006 by jaset
This was yummy! I changed it a bit--added cucumber, green pepper and chicken. I served this... MORE