Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances creamy dressing, sweet peas, and crispy bacon. Ideal for potlucks, summer barbecues, or casual family dinners, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also serves as a delightful side or a light meal on its own. With its colorful ingredients and rich flavors, it will surely impress your guests. You can make this salad ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Enjoy it cold for a refreshing taste that’s sure to be a hit!
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 instructions; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch seasoning.
- Add cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon, cooled pasta shells, and peas to the bowl.
- Mix gently with a spatula until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg