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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 8 side servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz tri- colored rotini
  • cup Mayo
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning packet
  • 8 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • While pasta is cooking, whisk together Mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Drain cooked pasta and rinse to cool.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Once noodles have cooled, gently mix in the ranch sauce.
  • Next, mix in the tomatoes, olives, cheese, onion, and bacon. Reserve a small portion or bacon for topping, if desired.
  • Cover and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.