Lightly creamy Bacon Ranch Green Onion Pasta Salad, made for a crowd with just a few ingredients that can be prepared ahead.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Refrigeration time2 hourshrs
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Salad/Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 100
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Bernadette Martin
Ingredients
8poundsmedium shells
3poundsbacon
10scallions (3 bunches of 3 or 4 scallions each)
48ouncesmayonnaise
24ouncessour cream
4ounces ranch dressing and dip mix (4 envelopes)
Instructions
Cook the pasta until tender according to package directions, drain and quickly rinse under cold water. You can do this in batches or all at once in stock pots.
Cook the bacon until crispy, drain the grease and crumble. Slice the green onions thinly.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch powder; stir well.
Working in separate large containers or pots, mix together the cooked and cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, and onions into equal portions. Pour an even amount of the ranch dressing mix over each batch; stir well.
Cover and refrigerate until serving, at least two hours.
Notes
Total time includes refrigeration time before serving.