Description
This Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful, flavor-packed dish that brings together the best of summer ingredients. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad features tender pasta, sweet peas, and crispy turkey bacon all enveloped in a rich, creamy dressing. Its versatility allows it to stand out as a side dish or even a light main course. Plus, with easy preparation and customizable options, you can create a version that suits your taste perfectly. Chill it for an hour before serving to let the flavors meld together beautifully!
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 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 pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, prepare peas and chop turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, peas, turkey bacon, and parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over and mix until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg