Description
This Creamy Pasta Salad is a delicious and satisfying dish, perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings. Loaded with thick cut bacon, peas, and a rich, creamy dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time.
Ingredients
12 oz small pasta noodles (like rotini or penne)
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 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 small pasta noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, thawed peas, chopped bacon, and grated parmesan cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or herbs of your choice for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta Salad, pasta salad recipe, summer salad, creamy dressing, bacon pasta salad