Creamy Pasta Salad
Indulge in this irresistible Creamy Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of tender pasta, vibrant peas, and crispy turkey bacon all enveloped in a rich and velvety dressing. This delightful dish is ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or barbecues and is sure to impress your guests with its creamy texture and savory flavors. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it serves as both a satisfying side dish or a hearty main course that can be customized with your favorite vegetables or protein options. Make-ahead friendly, this salad allows the flavors to meld beautifully for an even more delicious experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 12 oz thick cut turkey 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 (to taste)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, prepare peas and chop cooked turkey 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, turkey bacon, and parmesan cheese; pour dressing over and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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