Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a vibrant, creamy dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This delightful salad combines tender mini pasta shells with fresh peas, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing for a flavor explosion in every bite. It’s the perfect side for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners and can easily be prepared ahead of time to save you time in the kitchen. With its colorful ingredients and irresistible taste, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a crowd-pleaser that appeals to all ages.
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 the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
- Boil the mini pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch seasoning. Mix well.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, crispy bacon pieces, cooled pasta shells, and thawed peas to the bowl.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly coated with dressing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg