Creamy Pasta Salad
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings together a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This versatile salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, attending a potluck, or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Featuring tender pasta noodles enveloped in a creamy dressing, and complemented by vibrant peas and crispy turkey bacon, this recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an extra touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Side
- 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 pasta noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare peas, cook turkey bacon until crispy and chop it, then grate the parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, chopped turkey bacon, and grated parmesan. Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir until well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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