Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad Delight
This creamy pasta salad combines rotini pasta with crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful ranch dressing. It's the perfect dish for summer potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion finely minced
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, diced cheddar, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and minced red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the salad for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors.