Description
A creamy and savory pasta salad with bacon and ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions to the bowl.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add other vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta salad, bacon, ranch, creamy, easy, side dish