Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed pasta salad featuring crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup liquid ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated fresh)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
- ¼ cup green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and ranch dressing. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Crisp the bacon: While the pasta cooks, fry your bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat, let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, ranch dressing mixture, chopped bacon, grated cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Give it a gentle toss before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad keeps well in the fridge, so prepare it a day in advance. Customize with veggies like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg