By Deborah Vogts
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad reminds me of the boxed Suddenly Salad product you can buy in the store. Only better! I love making this salad for summer picnics or barbecues.
1 1/2 cups dried macaroni or small shells
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons diced pimentos
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, cook macaroni or shell pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, cook bacon until browned. When cooled, crumble into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, half-and half and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth.
Stir in crumbled bacon, thawed peas, shredded carrots and pimentos. Slowly add the cooled macaroni and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving. Serves 4-6.
See the online recipe for more tips and process pictures here.
