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A large bowl of creamy ranch pasta salad with rotini, bacon, peas, and cheddar cheese.

Classic Ranch Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup prepared ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and mayonnaise until well combined.
  4. Add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, peas, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, and black olives to the bowl.
  5. Fold the ingredients together gently until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
  6. Season with black pepper and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to reach optimal serving temperature.