Description
This Creamy Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple family meal. Tender pasta, crispy bacon, sweet peas, and tangy parmesan are all tossed in a creamy, flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 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
Creamy Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta noodles until al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare Ingredients: Thaw peas, cook and chop bacon, and grate parmesan.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
