Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad
The triple threat consisting of bacon, cheddar, and ranch, make this an unbeatable side dish for your summer BBQ!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1- 12 ounce box rotini or tricolor rotini, cooked according to package directions, and cooled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup milk plus more if needed
- 6-8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups grape or cherry tomatoes halved or quartered depending on size
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
- ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayo, milk, chives, parsley, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together cooled pasta, cheese, green pepper, bacon, and tomatoes.
- Stir in the dressing from step one. Add a little more milk if necessary.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours so that all the flavors can come together.
- Adjust seasonings to taste- you may need a little extra salt and/or pepper.