Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish that is packed with crispy smoky bacon, tender pasta, and loads of fresh veggies. It's the perfect, quick dish for potlucks, summer barbecues, or easy lunches!

Course Sides

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon ranch, pasta, pasta salad, summer salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 451kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

8 ounces small pasta shells about 2 cups
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 -1 ounce package ranch seasoning
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded or cubed
1 cup frozen peas thawed
2 green onions sliced
Crumbled croutons for the top optional

Instructions

Cook pasta according to the pkg directions, drain, and set aside.
In a large skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy; remove to a paper towel to drain.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch until combined.
In a large bowl, add in the pasta, cooked bacon, tomatoes, peas, and cheese. Add in the dressing and mix until combined.
Cover and chill for 1 hour. Sprinkle crouton crumbles and sliced green onions just before serving.

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Notes

Any short cut pasta will work.

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