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BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD



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This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.

Provided by Wilemon

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon garlic pepper
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD



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Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day I just started adding extra ingredients and this is what I came up with. The whole family love's it! This recipe is even better if served the next day so that all of the flavors are well-incorporated. Enjoy!

Provided by ReneeW.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bacon
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
½ small red onion, diced very small
½ small green bell pepper, diced very small
1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble the bacon.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BEST EVER BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Susan52

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 (of 1.0 ounce) package dry Ranch dressing mix
16 ounces pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 slices bacon, drained, cooked, and crumbled
2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, and dressing mix. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight. In a large pot, cook pasta until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, and rinse under cold water. Add tomatoes and bacon. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and dressing just before serving so that it does not become too soggy. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

BACON AND MACARONI SALAD



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Another perfect picnic or grilling addition!

Provided by readycooker

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound sliced bacon
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup sliced green olives

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the bacon, pasta, tomato, cucumber, egg, and celery. Gently fold until the salad is evenly covered with the dressing. Sprinkle with the sliced olives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 723.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

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