Best 3 Ranch Pasta Salad With Peas Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant culinary experience with our delectable Ranch Pasta Salad with Peas. This delightful dish combines the classic flavors of ranch dressing, tender pasta, and crisp vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we present two irresistible variations of this beloved salad: a classic Ranch Pasta Salad and a tangy Lemon-Ranch Pasta Salad. Both recipes are bursting with flavor and offer a unique twist on this timeless dish. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing salad that's perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or a delightful lunch option.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

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This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.

Provided by Wilemon

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon garlic pepper
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS

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A fresh twist on a pasta salad. Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated and served later.

Provided by TinaJ

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ white onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add peas, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, celery, and onion to the macaroni. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 272.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

BACON RANCH PEA SALAD

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This easy salad came about in an attempt to satisfy my son who loves peas and my husband who doesn't. It has become a huge hit. You may want to double the recipe if you want any leftovers!

Provided by Susan Sunderman

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 quart water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
⅓ cup chopped onions
½ cup Ranch dressing
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Boil the peas 1 minute, until just tender, and drain. Cool peas under cold running water.
In a bowl, toss together bacon, peas, onion, Ranch dressing, and Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 740.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the vegetables.
If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Feel free to experiment with different types of pasta. Short pastas like penne or rotini work well, but you could also use a longer pasta like spaghetti or linguine.
Add some cooked chicken or shrimp to the salad for extra protein.
Serve the salad chilled for best results.

Conclusion:

This ranch pasta salad with peas is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With its creamy ranch dressing, crunchy vegetables, and tender peas, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.