Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This creamy bacon ranch pasta salad is loaded with pasta, bacon, parmesan cheese, peas, and tomatoes in a creamy ranch dressing. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing side dish for picnics, potlucks, or summer dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 pack ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup milk
- 16 oz bowtie pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1 cup bagged real bacon pieces
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Combine pasta, bacon, cheese, peas, green onion, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss in the ranch dressing until covered and combined.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make up to 24 hours ahead; add cherry tomatoes just before serving.
- Store leftovers in a covered dish in the fridge for up to 4 days—flavors intensify over time.
- Boost nutrition with ~1 cup of extra veggies like bell pepper, red onion, or shredded carrot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 993mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 1mg
