Best Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipes

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble the bacon.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
• Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
• Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut bacon into small bits and fry until very crispy. Drain and let cool.
• Shred carrots, and mix with peas, noodles, and bacon in a large bowl.
• Cover with the Miracle Whip.
• Mix in Ranch packet.
• Best if chilled overnight.

KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes or cooked pasta with peas. celery, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped eggs; toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, combine relish, mayo, ranch salad dressing and mustard and garlic powder (if using) mix well then add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.
• Add in chopped yum yum pickles if using; mix to combine.
• Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavors (the longer chilling time the better!).
• Delicious!

VEGAN CREAMY RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Blend the cashews, oil, vinegar, dried herbs, garlic powder, honey, onion powder, black pepper and 1 cup water in a blender (preferably high-speed) until smooth; season to taste with salt and refrigerate until cold.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain. Spread evenly on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and toss; let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooled macaroni, tomatoes, kale, celery, corn and bell pepper. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN AND MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Boil macaroni until tender, drain and pat dry.
• In a med bowl, mix together the celery, olives,mayo, sour cream, milk, chicken and ranch dressing mix. Stir in the macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

BEST EVER BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, and dressing mix. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight. In a large pot, cook pasta until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, and rinse under cold water. Add tomatoes and bacon. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and dressing just before serving so that it does not become too soggy. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

RANCH BLT MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl add all ingredients. Stir well. Refrigerate to let flavors marinate. Enjoy!!

RANCH MACARONI SALAD FOR KIDS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, about 5 to 7 minutes, until barely al dente.
• Drain well and put into a medium bowl.
• Pour vinegar over pasta and stir to combine.
• Let sit 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until vinegar is absorbed and pasta has cooled.
• Add pepperoni and cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, buttermilk, green onion, celery, radish, and onion, and garlic.
• Stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over pasta mixture and gently stir to combine.

CHEESY RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

VERSATILE BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni al dente in salted water.
• dice raw bacon and fry till crispy.
• In a small bowl mix ranch packet, Garlic powder, mayo and milk together.
• Combine rest of ingredients in large bowl.
• chill and serve.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble the bacon.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
• Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
• Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni per package directions and then let macaroni cool after draining.
• 2. Mix macaroni, ham, mayo, and ranch dressing packet in bowl.
• 3. Serve and watch them devour.

RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Prepare your noodles as directed. Toss around with butter and a little oil after you rinse them off when they get done. Mix together you ranch dressing powder and the sour cream. Set aside. Mix all the other ingreadients then pour the ranch in and toss. Refrigerate over night.