Description
Pea Pasta Salad is a delightful, creamy side dish that brings together the sweetness of peas, the crispiness of Turkey , and the richness of homemade ranch dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or family dinners. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and easy recipe that everyone will adore. With its colorful appearance and delicious flavor profile, Pea Pasta Salad is sure to impress guests of all ages. Plus, it makes fantastic leftovers, allowing you to enjoy it again the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mini pasta shells (cooked and cooled)
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 6 strips Turkey (cooked and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey until crispy and chop it into small pieces.
- Boil mini pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch seasoning.
- Add cheese, green onions, Turkey, pasta shells, and peas to the bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with additional cheese and if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg