Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad — cool, tangy, and full of flavor! Easy make-ahead side dish with pasta, veggies, cheese, and bacon. Perfect for holidays or potlucks.

Description

Cool, creamy, and loaded with flavor — this Ranch Pasta Salad is a Southern potluck favorite. With tender pasta, crisp veggies, and a tangy ranch dressing, it’s easy to make ahead and perfect for holidays, picnics, or weekday meals.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini or elbow pasta

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup bacon bits or crumbled bacon

• ½ cup chopped green onion

• ¾ cup Ranch dressing (homemade or bottled)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.

2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, bacon, and green onions.

3. Stir in Ranch dressing until evenly coated.

4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• A perfect side for Brown Sugar Glazed Ham or Pot Roast.

• Great with Southern Biscuits for an easy lunch plate.