Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that combines the delightful flavors of peas, mini pasta shells, and crispy Turkey Bacon. This refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or family gatherings. With its easy preparation and satisfying taste, it stands out as a must-have side dish. The creamy dressing enhanced with ranch seasoning ties together all the ingredients beautifully, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing. Plus, it’s an excellent make-ahead option that tastes even better the next day!
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
Instructions
- Cook and chop the Turkey Bacon until crispy.
- Boil mini pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise with ranch seasoning.
- Add cheddar cheese, green onions, Turkey Bacon, cooled pasta shells, and peas to the bowl.
- Stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg