Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a super easy side dish that everyone loves. Based off of the classic Suddenly Salad that my kids go crazy for, the homemade version is even better!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 548kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups small shells pasta or macaroni
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons or 1 packet of Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded or julienned carrots
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Rinse under cold water until pasta is cooled. Drain well.
- In a serving bowl, mix up the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, ranch dressing mix, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Add pasta to the bowl.
- Next add bacon, green onions, carrots, tomato and cheese, reserving a bit of each for garnishing if desired.
- Mix well.
- Garnish with remaining toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Store salad in a covered dish in the refrigerator up to two days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g