Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight for All
A delicious and easy recipe for Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with turkey bacon, perfect for gatherings and summer BBQs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Add ranch dressing and mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any of your favorite veggies.
- Use regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, pasta salad, turkey bacon, easy recipes, summer salad