Pasta salad is a traditional summertime food found at nearly every cookout or BBQ across America. But not all pasta salads are made the same. This delightful Bacon Ranch Pasta salad is rich and creamy and made with both Ranch dressing and mayo. It is quick and easy to make and is sure to be a big hit at your next family gathering.
Ingredients
1Box bow tie pasta
1Package of Ranch dressing seasoning
1 ½C.Mayonnaise
1C.Bacon chopped
1Medium tomato chopped and cored
1C.Thawed frozen peas
1Carrot peeled and then shredded
Instructions
Boil the noodles and then drain well. Allow the noodles to cool completely.
Mix together the ranch seasoning and the mayonnaise in a bowl until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, add the noodles, tomato, bacon pieces, frozen peas and carrots.
Stir to combine.
Toss the noodle mixture with the mayonnaise mixture and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.