Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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✨ Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad ✨

This is the recipe everyone keeps begging me to make again! 😍 It’s creamy, crunchy, smoky, fresh, and packed with flavor in every bite. Perfect for dinner parties, BBQs, potlucks, or a quick family meal. And yes… it really only takes about 10 minutes to throw together! 🙌

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 1 lb pasta (rotini or bowtie works best)
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, onion, and corn.
  3. In a smaller bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
  4. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is fully coated.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

💡 Optional Add-Ins:

  • Diced grilled chicken
  • Avocado
  • Jalapeños
  • Croutons for extra crunch

This pasta salad disappears FAST every single time I make it. One bite and you’ll see why everyone loves it! 🤤

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