Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

A bowl of macaroni salad with peas, diced cheddar cheese, red onions, and a creamy dressing.

This easy bacon ranch pasta salad is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Make ahead or serve fresh!

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow noodles cooked and drained
1 ounce ranch dip mix
16 ounces sour cream
¼ cup mayo
8 ounces mild cheddar or colby cheese cubed
10 ounces frozen peas thawed
8 pieces bacon cooked and chopped
½ red onion
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the ranch dip, sour cream, mayo, salt and pepper to taste.
Add in the remaining ingredients to the dressing mixture: elbow noodles, cheese, peas, bacon and red onion.
Stir until combined thoroughly.
Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Make sure the pasta is fully cooled before mixing it with the dressing—this helps prevent the sauce from becoming too thin and keeps the salad creamy and flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 614IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 1mg

Keyword pasta salad

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