Bacon Ranch Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy pasta mixed with bacon, tomatoes, peas, and ranch, perfect for summer gatherings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
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8 slices bacon
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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12 ounces rotini pasta
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3 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
# How to Make It:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon slices until they're crispy. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the fat. Once they cool down, break them into small pieces.
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In a large pot of salted water, boil the rotini pasta following the package directions until it’s al dente. Afterward, drain it and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Set it aside.
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In the bowl with the dressing, toss in the crumbled bacon, cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, thawed peas, and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently mix until everything’s coated nicely.
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In a big mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, garlic powder, dry ranch seasoning, black pepper, and whole milk until it’s smooth and fully combined.
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Before serving, cover the salad and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps the flavors blend together. Serve it cold.
# Extra Information:
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Let the pasta cool down completely for the best texture before adding it to the dressing.