Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad features rotini pasta, crispy bacon, cheddar, broccoli, and more, coated in perfectly creamy Ranch dressing!
Servings: 10
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups dried Rotini pasta (about ½ a package)
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
- ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- ¾ cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup prepared or store-bought ranch dressing
Instructions
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat and bring to temperature. Add the bacon and cook 6-8 minutes (or until crispy), flipping the bacon about half-way through. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel, and once cool enough to handle, chop into bits. Set aside until ready to use.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a roaring boil. Cook according to package instructions and drain well. Rinse lightly under cool running water until no longer steaming.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, along with broccoli, tomatoes, olives, Cheddar, and bacon. Dress with about half of the Ranch dressing and stir. Refrigerate until chilled, 2-3 hours.
- Just before serving the pasta salad, stir in the remaining dressing, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 147mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.5mg