Description
Pea Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines creamy ranch flavors with crispy turkey bacon and sweet peas. Ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or as a light side on a sunny day, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. The vibrant colors from the green peas and the crunchy texture of the turkey bacon make it an appealing choice for any gathering. Easily made in just 20 minutes, this salad can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld perfectly, making every bite delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mini pasta shells (cooked and cooled)
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 6 strips turkey bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Turkey Bacon until crispy; chop into small pieces.
- Boil mini pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese, green onions, chopped turkey bacon, pasta shells, and peas to the dressing; stir gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg