A creamy, savory pasta salad featuring ranch dressing, crispy bacon, fresh avocados, and tender rotini pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale:
8 ounces rotini pasta
6 slices bacon
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large avocado, diced
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup ranch dressing
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta cooks, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and sliced green onions.
Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
