Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
A creamy, delicious pasta salad made with rotini pasta, ranch dressing, bacon, tomatoes, olives, and shredded cheddar cheese. It’s simple to make and can be prepared in advance!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. rotini pasta cooked and cooled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 oz. Hidden Valley dry ranch seasoning mix
- 10 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 3.8 oz. canned black olives drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Let it drain fully.
- Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and ranch seasoning until well blended.
- Combine: Add the cooled pasta to the dressing and mix gently to coat evenly.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/creamy-ranch-pasta-salad/
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some chopped green onions or fresh herbs like parsley.
- You can swap the rotini for any other type of pasta, such as penne or elbow macaroni.