Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a satisfying side dish. The combination of rotini pasta, crisp bacon, crunchy bell peppers, and a rich ranch-mayo dressing will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion to the bowl.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using smoked or maple bacon.
- Customize the veggies by adding diced celery or cherry tomatoes.
- Use light mayo and low-fat ranch dressing for a healthier version.
- This pasta salad is best served cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes