Description
This creamy ranch bacon pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, packed with crisp bell peppers, smoky bacon, and tender rotini pasta tossed in a rich, tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish.
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.
- In a large bowl, combine the ranch dressing and mayonnaise.
- Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion to the bowl.
- Stir until everything is well coated in the dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding shredded cheese or chopped fresh herbs like parsley. To keep the bacon crispy, add it just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes