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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta (rotini works best)
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup peas (optional)

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp milk (if needed for thinning)
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta quickly.
  • While the pasta cooks, fry the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, sour cream, and black pepper. If the dressing feels too thick, add a splash of milk.
  • Add the cooled pasta, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and peas to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors blend together beautifully.
Keyword bacon ranch pasta salad