OUT TO SEA PASTA SHELL SALAD

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Here's a healthier version of a popular boxed salad mix you can buy at the store. We absolutely love it! You can also add a little cooked chicken breast to make it heartier. &mdashAnn Timmerman, Northfield, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
2/3 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 turkey bacon strips, diced and cooked
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the carrots, peas and bacon. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream. Add milk and dressing mix; beat until combined., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetable mixture. Add dressing mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Shahzad Alishah
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This is a delicious and easy salad that is perfect for a summer picnic.


bukky oyewole
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I love the pop of color that the corn and bell pepper add to this salad.


Elzaan Farao
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and it will be just as good the next day.


darlin FC
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Rizwan Butt
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Malik Hafeez
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Shalom Ofure Okpere
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Clayton Strey
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


sam Shan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


TANOLI KE HUMSAFAR
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna salad, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The addition of the pasta shells and vegetables made it much more appealing.


c0zy__
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Md Rahamot
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the corn and the crunch of the celery and bell pepper are a perfect match.


Tadesse Mosissa
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Bradley Grimshaw
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


nonhlanhla mthembu
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This pasta salad is a hit! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.