Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly balances creamy textures with fresh flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a quick lunch option, this salad features mini pasta shells, sweet peas, crispy bacon, and a tangy ranch dressing that brings it all together. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this delightful salad is sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or serve it as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats or at picnics. Enjoy the delightful crunch of fresh veggies mixed in for an added twist!
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 bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy; chop into small pieces.
- Boil mini pasta shells according to package directions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon pieces, pasta shells, and peas until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg