Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

1 package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta, cooked al dente per package instructions and drained

10 slices bacon

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix

1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 cup milk, or as needed

1 large tomato, chopped

1 english cucumber, chopped

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth. Add more milk if mixture is too thick.

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

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