Description
Creamy pasta salad is a delightful dish that combines tender pasta, crispy bacon, and sweet peas all enveloped in a rich, creamy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to complement a variety of mains. Whipping up this crowd-pleaser takes just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. With its irresistible flavors and satisfying textures, this creamy pasta salad will surely become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 12 oz thick-cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- salt to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- onion powder to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the peas and crumble the cooked bacon.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan cheese. Pour the dressing over the top and mix until well coated.
- Chill for at least 1-2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg