Ranch Pasta Salad with Peas

This is a pasta salad with fresh veggies and ranch seasoning. It's served cold. I like to put my salad in a temp-tations® ceramic bowl because it chills nicely, plus I can basically do my prep and serve in the same bowl.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery
• ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• ¼ cup frozen peas
• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta shells
• ¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Kraft®), or more to taste
• 1 (3.75 ounce) package ranch seasoning mix
• ¼ cup finely chopped cooked bacon
• ⅛ cup shredded carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta shells and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add peas, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and mix well. Add ranch packet and mix again. Stir in the peas, onion, bell pepper, celery, bacon, and carrots to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.