A delightful pasta salad featuring a creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal.
Preparation time
20min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 200 g bacon
- black pepper
- 150 g cheddar cheese
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 150 g frozen peas
- 450 g pasta
- 240 ml ranch dressing
- 1 red onion
- salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble the bacon.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and frozen peas.
Step 4
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well mixed.
Step 5
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.