Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
A delightful pasta salad featuring creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or macaroni)
- 6 slices crispy bacon, chopped Cook until crispy
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, ranch dressing, and mayonnaise.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to three days. Stir in a little more ranch dressing if the salad becomes too thick.