Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Pasta, carrots, peas, bacon, and parmesan cheese are mixed with ranch dressing for a quick, easy and wildly delicious pasta salad!
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta, cooked according to directions, drained and rinsed under cold water
- 4 oz shredded carrot (you can find it already shredded in the produce dept)
- 1-1/2 cups frozen peas (rinsed under cold water until mostly defrosted and drained)
- 3 oz pkg of real bacon pieces (not the crunchy bacon bits, but the pieces that can be found next to them in a bag)
- 5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- 16 oz bottle of your favorite ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss everything in a large bowl reserving just a spoonful of the bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the top for garnish. Only use as much dressing as you need to keep the salad moist.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours to let the flavors meld before serving.
- I usually toss with a little extra dressing before serving and garnish with the reserved bacon and Parm.