Creamy Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe for Easy Entertaining
This creamy pasta salad combines turkey bacon and ranch dressing for a deliciously easy dish perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and parsley.
- Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon Pasta Salad, Easy Pasta Salad Recipe