Description
Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and quick dish that combines tender pasta, savory chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a family meal, this pasta salad is both satisfying and refreshing. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful salad that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy this versatile dish as a side or a main course!
Ingredients
- 2 cups small dry pasta (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup frozen peas (rinsed in warm water)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cups cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
- 4 ounces cooked turkey bacon
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with peas, chicken, turkey bacon, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating bell peppers or cucumbers. This dish is perfect for meal prep; divide into containers for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week. To enhance flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.