Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will elevate any meal. Featuring tender small pasta, vibrant peas, and crispy Turkey Bacon, all enveloped in a rich creamy dressing, this salad is perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or as a side dish for your family dinner. With its quick preparation time and versatile ingredients, you can whip it up in just 30 minutes or customize it to suit your preferences. Chill for an hour to let the flavors meld beautifully, and serve it cold for a refreshing delight that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare peas, cook and chop Turkey Bacon, and grate parmesan cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, peas, Turkey Bacon, parmesan cheese, then pour dressing over and mix gently.
- Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg