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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad Loaded with Pasta, Peas, Carrot, Bacon Bits and Ranch!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup real bacon bits
  • 2 packets dry ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce each)

Instructions

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  1. Prepare pasta according to directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  2. In a large bowl combine other ingredients. Stir in pasta and combine well. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • More Great Ad-Ins For Your Salad!
  • More Great Ad-Ins For Your Salad!
  • More Great Ad-Ins For Your Salad!
  • How Long Can Pasta Salad Sit Out?
  • How Long Can Pasta Salad Sit Out?
  • This is a bit of a tricky question. Macaroni salad can sit out for up to 2 hours at room temperature, but there are factors that play into this. If it is sitting in the sun at an outdoor function it can spoil much faster.
  • Try to keep it in the shade when you are serving otherwise put a large bowl under the bowl with the macaroni salad in it and then put ice in that bowl to keep it cold longer.
  • How Long Can I Store Macaroni Salad In The Fridge?
  • How Long Can I Store Macaroni Salad In The Fridge?
  • How Long Can I Store Macaroni Salad In The Fridge?
  • I love making this salad ahead of time so I can just pull it out of the fridge and we are ready to go.
  • You can safely store this macaroni salad in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in an airtight container to maximize freshness.
  • If it starts to dry out simply at a little more mayonnaise to it, otherwise only add have of the mayonnaise to begin with and add the rest right before serving.
  • Should You Rinse Macaroni When Making Macaroni Salad?
  • Should You Rinse Macaroni When Making Macaroni Salad?
  • Should You Rinse Macaroni When Making Macaroni Salad?
  • Yes, rinsing it in cold water cool the macaroni down plus it will help stop the cooking progress, so your pasta doesn’t become overcooked and mushy. Another great thing is it takes some of the starch off the pasta which prevents it from sticking together or clumping.
  • How Do I Keep Macaroni From Absorbing Mayonnaise?
  • How Do I Keep Macaroni From Absorbing Mayonnaise?
  • How Do I Keep Macaroni From Absorbing Mayonnaise?
  • After the macaroni is done cooking run it under cold water to cool it off. Then place it in the refrigerator to cool it down completely. After it’s cooled the mix your dressing and macaroni together. A cooled macaroni will absorb the mayonnaise slower.
  • Diced onion
  • Diced celery
  • Cubed or shredded cheese
  • Diced red pepper
  • Pickles
  • Pickle juice
  • Diced hard boiled eggs

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 802mg (33%) Potassium 328mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4301IU (86%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 802mg 33%
Potassium 328mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4301IU 86%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.