Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors, Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish for any gathering or casual meal. This quick and easy recipe pairs tender rotini pasta with a luscious homemade dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix. Vibrant veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper add refreshing crunch, while shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bring indulgent, savory richness. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of salt and black pepper, and garnished with fresh green onions, this salad is best served chilled, making it a crowd-pleaser on hot summer days. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a versatile dish that easily complements BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Deliciously simple and completely satisfying, this ranch pasta salad recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices bacon
• 3 green onions
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber. Dice the red bell pepper. Set all vegetables aside.

Step 4

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let it cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and set aside for garnish.

Step 6

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the ranch dressing and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 7

Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.

Step 8

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Before serving, garnish with sliced green onions. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1504.8 grams (1504.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4174

Total Fat 259.50g	333%
Saturated Fat 61.50g	308%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 464mg	155%
Sodium 4723mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 358.60g	130%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 38.70g
Protein 100.60g	201%

Vitamin D 21IU	103%
Calcium 1226mg	94%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 2296mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 34.4%