Side dishe for 10
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with cherry and grape tomatoes
$3.99for 476 minServes 10
Tri-color pasta, crisp bacon, tomatoes, olives, and cheddar are coated in a creamy ranch dressing and chilled.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.5$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
 | Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives, 4.25 oz$0.18/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.77Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.99 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 76 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
Typical price
$1.00 per serving$3.99 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup milk (optional)
- 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 1 can (4 1/4 oz) sliced black olives
- 1 cup diced or shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the rotini for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, then drain and cool.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp, then drain and crumble.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, ranch mix, garlic powder, pepper, and milk in a large bowl.
- Stir the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, olives, and cheddar into the dressing.
- Chill the pasta salad for 30 minutes before serving.
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