Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly blends sweet peas, creamy pasta, and crispy Turkey Bacon. This delightful salad is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light lunch. With its combination of ranch dressing and cheddar cheese, every bite is rich and satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad allows you to whip up a crowd-pleaser with ease. Plus, it keeps well in the refrigerator, making it perfect for leftovers! Whether served as a side or enjoyed on its own, Pea Pasta Salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mini pasta shells (cooked and cooled)
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup real 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, then rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch seasoning for the dressing.
- Add cheddar cheese, green onions, Turkey Bacon, cooled pasta shells, and peas to the bowl.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until well coated with dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra cheese or bacon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg