Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta , 12 ounce
• 10 slices bacon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 cups milk , or as needed
• 1 large tomato , chopped
• 1 can sliced black olives , 4.25 ounce
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

3. 3

   Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

4. 4

   Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.

5. 5

   Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

6. 6

   Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.