Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

• 350g uncooked rotini pasta
• 10 slices bacon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
• 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
• 1 large chopped tomato
• 120g liced black olives
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Boil a large pot of a lightly salted water, then cook the rotini until tender yet firm to bite for about 8 minutes and drain them.

2. 2

   Fry the beacon on medium heat until evenly brown and chop it.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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