Creamy Pasta Salad
A delightful dish combining creamy dressing with fresh vegetables, perfect for barbecues and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz small pasta noodles (rotini, shells, or farfalle)
- 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 sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse it under cold water and drain well.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
- Thaw the frozen peas by leaving them out or running them under warm water.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine the pasta, thawed peas, crumbled bacon, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or serve right away if you prefer.
Notes
For a lower-calorie option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Customize the dressing with herbs or spices to your liking.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/creamy-pasta-salad/