Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a delectable blend of creamy ranch dressing, tender chicken, and crispy turkey bacon, making it the perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or weeknight dinners. This salad combines short pasta with fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese for a vibrant and satisfying meal. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that serves 12 people, ensuring everyone at your table leaves happy. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy it as a side dish or a hearty main course!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz short pasta (uncooked)
- 8–10 slices thick cut turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 c chicken, shredded or cubed
- 10 oz tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/4 c thin sliced onion
- 1 c shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 2/3 c whole milk plus more if needed
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- optional: 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley and dill
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, whole milk, ranch seasoning, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, turkey bacon, chicken, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Toss with two-thirds of the dressing until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Adjust dressing before serving if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg