Creamy Turkey Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad for Easy Entertaining
This creamy turkey bacon cheddar ranch pasta salad is perfect for easy entertaining, combining delicious flavors and simple preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked turkey, diced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, green onions, celery, and garlic powder.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit overnight in the fridge.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: creamy pasta salad, turkey salad, bacon salad