Description
A delightful salad featuring twisted pasta, crispy bacon, fresh peas, and creamy cheddar cheese, all tossed in a flavorful ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your chosen pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and let it cool in colander.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with your chopped bacon, thawed peas, cubes of cheddar cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes if you’re using them.
- Mix in the dressing: Pour ranch dressing over the pasta mixture, gently folding it in until every ingredient gets a luxurious coating.
- Season it: Taste your salad, then sprinkle in salt and pepper until deliciously seasoned.
- Chill: Cover your bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
- Enjoy: Serve as a side dish or a satisfying lunch on its own.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time for enhanced flavors. Customize with additional veggies or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, bacon salad, ranch dressing