Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

By erinp

Ingredients

• 1 12oz package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
• 10 slices bacon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 TBS dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic pepper
• 1/2 cup milk, more if needed
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 (4.25 oz) can sliced black olives
• 1 cup shredded shard cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems dry.