Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a vibrant, creamy dish that brings together the delightful flavors of fresh peas, crispy Turkey Bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a refreshing light lunch on a sunny day. The colorful ingredients not only make it visually appealing but also create a variety of textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Best of all, this salad can be prepared ahead of time and chilled, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy it at your next gathering or picnic for a delicious and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mini pasta shells (cooked and cooled)
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 6 strips Turkey Bacon (cooked and chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey Bacon until crispy and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil mini pasta shells according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch seasoning until well blended.
- Add chopped Turkey Bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, cooled pasta shells, and peas to the dressing mixture.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg