Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings together the best of savory flavors and textures. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a satisfying lunch, this pasta salad features crispy turkey bacon, tender chicken, and fresh veggies all coated in a creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz short pasta (uncooked)
- 8–10 slices thick-cut turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups shredded or cubed chicken
- 10 oz tomatoes (quartered)
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup shredded parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water; optionally toss with olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken, tomatoes, parsley, onion, parmesan, and pepper. Toss with about two-thirds of the dressing until well-coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust dressing as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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