Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad featuring bacon, peas, and ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spiral pasta
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packet directions. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
- Make the creamy ranch dressing by adding the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and ranch seasoning to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl along with the cooked bacon, thawed peas, grated cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir through until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer to let the flavors marry.
- Serve from the mixing bowl or transfer to a large salad bowl to serve.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using sugar substitutes in dressings. Chill for better flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg