Ingredients
12 oz (340g) short pasta (e.g., rotini)
8 oz (225g) smoked Gouda cheese, cubed
8 oz (225g) smoked turkey bacon, crumbled
1 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
1/4 cup scallions, sliced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
In a large bowl, mix ranch dressing with chopped scallions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, smoked turkey bacon, and smoked Gouda cubes. Toss to coat.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute smoked turkey bacon with crispy tofu or air-fried chicken strips for a non-meat option.
Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Adjust dairy content by using a lighter ranch dressing base.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Mediterranean Basics
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg