Truman’s Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Truman's bacon ranch pasta salad recipe is a delicious twist on the classic pasta salad, combining the smoky flavor of bacon with the creamy goodness of ranch dressing. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any occasion. The combination of crispy bacon, tender pasta, and fresh vegetables creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to become a crowd favorite.

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Truman's bacon ranch pasta salad recipe details

Truman’s bacon ranch pasta salad recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
Number of votes:124

Easy to make, my friends always ask for the “secret”… gets better after a couple days too!
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 1 bag (16oz) rotini (4 color is best!)
• 2 packets Hidden Valley Ranch(R) dressing mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup Miracle Whip(R)
• 6 eggs
• half package of bacon (or more!)
• 1 small bag frozen sweet peas
• big handful of shredded Cheddar cheese
• black pepper to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Extra time: 10 mins, cooling

1. Cook pasta til al dente.
2. While pasta cooks prepare Ranch dressing following packet instructions EXCEPT (here is the secret) the packets will instruct you to use mayo and milk, with ONE of the packets substitute miracle whip for mayo.. adds a little zip
3. Boil 6 eggs till hard boiled.
4. Fry bacon till just crisp.
5. Let pasta cool a little. Stir in Ranch dressing. Add frozen sweet peas (do not need to defrost).
6. Tear bacon into bite size pieces. Slice hard boiled eggs. Add all ingredients into a very big bowl. Add cheese and black pepper.
7. Eat eat eat!