Best Country Pasta Salad Turkey Bacon Ranch Recipes

TURKEY AND PASTA RANCH SALAD

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This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 5 ounces)
2 medium sweet peppers, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup peppercorn ranch salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

COUNTRY PASTA SALAD (TURKEY, BACON, RANCH)

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One of my go-to salad recipes. It's great with turkey or chicken. In a time crunch, quality deli meat can be used and it's just as good. From the Iowa Turkey Federation.

Provided by Karen R.

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces rotelle macaroni, uncooked
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey or 9 ounces cooked turkey, cut up
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup carrot, shredded
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup ranch dressing (Hidden Valley Ranch made from mix is best)

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine macaroni, turkey, pepper, carrots, bacon and olives.
Add dressing and toss well, cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 475.8, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.4