Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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This bacon ranch pasta salad is my favorite food to always have on hand in my refrigerator. I’m telling y’all…this pasta salad is so good and keeps so well. It’s a simple mix of pasta, mayo, sour cream, real bacon bits and a packet of ranch dip mix. This is perfect to serve as a lunch or a dish for a function.

I seriously love this pasta salad. I feel like there are a million ways to make pasta salad, but this is one of my favorites. I don’t know what it is about it that’s so good. Maybe the ratio of mayo or sour cream? The dip mix? I don’t know. However, this is the simplest and most delicious pasta salad out there.

Equipment You’ll Need

You’ll need something to boil your pasta with. Then, a mixing bowl and spoon is all else you’ll need. If you plan on having leftover or storing it, an airtight lid container would be idea.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Rotini Pasta:

You’ll need 12 ounces of rotini colored pasta. This is the pasta I prefer, but you can use another if you wish.

Mayonnaise:

You’ll need two heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise.

Sour Cream:

You’ll need one tablespoon of sour cream.

Real Bacon Bits:

I use storebought real bacon bits. They are delicious, and easier than frying your own.

Ranch Dip Mix:

I used a Hidden Valley ranch dip mix for seasonings. This packet is different than just the typical dressing mix.

Before you go…

Please let me know if you made this bacon ranch pasta salad recipe. If so, what did you think? Let me know about it here or in the comments below. Happy cooking!