The moment I saw this fabulous Cajun ranch and bacon pasta salad video recipe tutorial by Smokin’ & Grillin’ Wit AB on YouTube, I knew I was onto a winner. Nothing tastes more like summer than a delicious pasta salad, and nobody can outdo AB when it comes to cooking these down-home recipes. Every recipe I have ever made using AB’s wonderful YouTube tutorials has been amazing. AB is from Texas, and his recipes reflect the barbecue traditions so popular in the Lone Star State, but he has a distinct Southern Louisiana flair mixed in there as well. AB is my very favorite YouTube cook, he’s the warmest, most friendly person and really makes people feel at home with his laid back attitude.

Ingredients For Cajun Ranch And Bacon Pasta Salad:

• 12 to 14 ounces of tri-color Rotini pasta
• 8 to 10 slices of bacon
• 1-ounce package of Cajun Ranch Dressing Mix (or you can use a regular HiddenValley Ranch package)
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 large tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 to 3/4 cups sliced black olives (drained)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In this fabulous Cajun ranch and bacon pasta salad video recipe tutorial by Smokin’ & Grillin’ Wit AB on YouTube, you will learn to make this classic summer pasta salad in a few easy steps. You will begin by cooking your pasta and making the Cajun ranch dressing.

Then, you will add all the other ingredients and mix well. Place the finished pasta salad in the refrigerator for 2 hours and serve.

This salad is so delicious, just perfect for summer.

Cajun Ranch and Bacon Pasta Salad Recipe