Looking for the perfect side dish?! Look no further, you’ll love this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad that is perfect for those summer barbecues!
We think this is the best pasta salad, it has simple ingredients and we love the crisp bacon with the ranch mixture! It really is the perfect combination!
Ingredient Notes:
- Fusilli noodles (like THESE ones)
- Mayo
- Ranch dressing
- Green onions
- Crispy Bacon (cooked)
- Garlic salt
- Onion powder
- Pepper
- Cheddar cheese
How to make Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe:
- Cook noodles in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions (we like them a little al dente).
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, creamy ranch dressing, green onions, bacon, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper until well combined.
- Add your cooled cooked pasta and cheddar cheese to large mixing bowl.
- Mix until well combined. Place in fridge for about 2 hours before serving this cold pasta salad.
- Store this easy pasta salad recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It tastes even better the next day!
Storing and Other Tips:
Store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve! Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator 5 days.
Homemade ranch makes this recipe even better! Make sure you don’t overcook the pasta and wait to add all the bacon until just before serving so that it’s still crispy.
Let the pasta cool just a bit before adding the creamy dressing, you want warm, not hot pasta.
Additional toppings for this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- Black Olives
- Red Onions
- Garlic Powder
- Greek Yogurt (in place of mayo)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Sliced Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Herbs
- Grape Tomatoes
Other Pasta Salads You’ll Want To Try
- The Best Creamy Pasta Salad
- Grilled Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Salad
- Copycat Hug-Hes Chicken Pasta Salad
- Italian Tortellini Salad
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups fusilli noodles
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 6 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste)
- ½ Tablespoon onion powder (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, green onions, bacon, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper until well combined.
- Add your cooled noodles and cheddar cheese.
- Mix until well combined. Place in fridge for about 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Black Olives
- Red Onions
- Garlic Powder
- Greek Yogurt (in place of mayo)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Sliced Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Herbs
- Grape Tomatoes
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