Description
A high-protein, creamy pasta salad made with protein pasta, tangy ranch seasoning, fresh cucumber, and a crispy turkey bacon twist. Chilled for optimal flavor, this dish is perfect for lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Protein Pasta (12 oz / 340g),
Cottage Cheese (1 cup / 227g),
Ranch Seasoning (2 tbsp),
Cucumber (1 large),
Turkey Bacon (4 slices),
Olive Oil (1 tbsp),
Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp),
Salt (to taste),
Fresh Dill or Cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
Boil protein pasta according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Coarsely grate cooled pasta with a box grater.
In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
Salt cucumber slices and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture, then add to the bowl along with crumbled cooked turkey bacon. Toss gently to coat.
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours to chill and meld flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with dill or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free protein pasta if preferred.
Turkney bacon is a halal/non-pork alternative to traditional bacon.
Chilling is essential for the best texture and flavor balance.
Adjust ranch seasoning to taste if using homemade blend.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
