Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Homemade pasta is always a great addition to any meal.
Pederson's Natural FarmsFamous for all natural bacon!
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices Pederson's Uncured Hickory Smoked Bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
Pederson’s Wenzel
Made with you in mind! All products are free of nitrites, nitrates, preservatives, antibiotics and growth hormones.
Bacon Cooking Tip
Bake It: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place wire racks on a jelly-roll pan. Arrange a single layer of bacon on the racks and bake to desired crispness, 15 to 20 minutes. No need to turn the slices!
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