Description
Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish that brings together tender pasta, juicy chicken, and crispy turkey bacon, all enveloped in a creamy ranch dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners, offering a delightful burst of flavors and textures that everyone will adore. With fresh peas and tomatoes mixed in, this recipe not only satisfies your hunger but also serves up a healthy dose of veggies. Whip it up in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those last-minute gatherings. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser chilled or at room temperature!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small dry pasta (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup frozen peas (rinsed)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 cups cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed pasta, peas, chicken, diced tomatoes, and green onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg