Description
Cheddar Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners. This delightful dish combines tender rotini pasta with creamy ranch dressing, crispy turkey bacon, and fresh vegetables, creating a flavor-packed experience that everyone will love. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to be served warm or cold. Enjoy this delicious pasta salad as a satisfying main course or a scrumptious side dish at your next gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 box cooked rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup corn
- 3/4 cup Miracle Whip
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 packet dry ranch mix
- 1 cup fried onions
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped turkey bacon, corn, green onion, Miracle Whip, sour cream, and dry ranch mix.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the fried onions for added crunch.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor. For vegetarian variation, replace turkey bacon with plant-based alternatives or omit it entirely. This salad can be enjoyed cold on hot days; simply chill in the refrigerator before serving.