Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is not only perfect for your next bring-a-dish gathering, it's also one of the best weeknight solutions when a simple, but delicious side dish is necessary. This creamy pasta salad is a summer favorite, but is happily enjoyed year-round with any meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 345kcal
Ingredients
- 20 oz frozen or refrigerated tortellini, cooked and drained
- 10 strips bacon
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to the packaging directions. Drain pasta and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool. Once cooled, crumble into bite-size pieces and add to tortellini.
- Add tomatoes, peas, ranch dressing, cheese, green onions to the tortellini and stir to combine.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.9mg