1 (12 oz) package tri-color spiral pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayo
3 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 oz) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. stir in pasta and cook 10-12 minutes or until al dente; drain. place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. drain and chop.
in a large bowl, mix mayo, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and garlic pepper.stir in milk until smooth. place bacon, tomato, black olives, cheese and pasta in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. cover and chill at least one hour in the fridge. toss with additional milk if salad seems a little dry.