Description
Creamy pasta salad with bacon, peas, and a rich dressing, perfect for potlucks and easy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water
- Prepare peas, cook and chop bacon, and grate parmesan cheese
- Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper
- Combine pasta, peas, bacon, and cheese in a large bowl
- Pour dressing over mixture and stir until evenly coated
- Chill for 1 to 2 hours or serve immediately
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor
- Chill before serving for better taste
- Adjust seasoning to preference
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45