Description
French Dressing Pasta Salad is a delightful, vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to festive summer gatherings. This refreshing salad offers a light alternative to traditional mayo-based recipes and is packed with colorful ingredients like peas, red onions, and Cheddar cheese. With its zesty flavor profile from French dressing and turkey bacon, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and family alike. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and even better when chilled, it’s a versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course.
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 6 oz Canadian chicken ham, diced
- 10 oz frozen peas, cooked
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup French dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions in salted water, then strain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, diced red onion, chicken ham, and peas.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream and French dressing; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined; add Cheddar cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers. This salad can be made ahead of time; it tastes even better after marinating overnight.