Creamy Pasta Salad
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings together a wonderful medley of flavors and textures. With its creamy dressing enveloping tender pasta and crunchy turkey bacon, this salad is the perfect addition to any gathering. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it makes an excellent side for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. The combination of peas adds a sweet pop that balances beautifully with the savory elements. Everyone will love this crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- 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 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS 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 the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Thaw the peas and cook the turkey bacon until crispy; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, turkey bacon, and parmesan cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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