Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad With Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipes

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

BACON TOMATO PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Add pasta to boiling water. Cook for about 7 minutes for al dente pasta. Drain in colander and rinse with cool water.
• While pasta is cooking, prepare bacon. Rough chop bacon and set aside.
• Halve grape tomatoes, slice green onions including tops, cut block cheddar into small cubes.
• Add pasta, bacon, tomatoes, green onions, & cheese to large bowl and toss.
• Whisk together ingredients for dressing in a small bowl, then pour over salad when well combined. Gently toss salad until all ingredients are coated with dressing. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients together and lightly tossed until thoroughly combined.
• 2. Chill for 2 hours or more before serving.

BACON-CHEDDAR-RANCH PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat all ingredients except tortillas with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
• Divide mixture evenly among tortillas, spreading evenly.
• Tightly roll up tortillas.
• Cut into 1/2-inch slices, and serve.