Description
A delightful pasta salad packed with creamy flavors and crispy textures, featuring cooked bacon, tangy ranch dressing, and tender rotini pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the dressing, then add in bacon, cheese, green onions, and peas. Fold to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad gets better with time, so consider making it a day ahead of serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg