Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad – Quick & Easy Side Dish!

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 oz of ranch seasoning mixture, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. Stir to combine until smooth.

Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

Cook 8 strips of precooked bacon in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until heated through, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

Cook 12 to 16 oz of rotini pasta in boiling water for about 9 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Chop 8 oz of mild cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes.

Dice 1 Roma tomato into bite-sized pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the ranch dressing, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.

Add the chopped bacon, diced cheddar cheese, and diced tomato to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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