Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta with crispy turkey bacon and fresh peas, all enveloped in a smooth, creamy dressing. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a refreshing meal on warm days, this salad is both easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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 the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, prepare the peas and chop the turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, peas, turkey bacon, and parmesan cheese. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/No cooking required after boiling pasta
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Consider adding diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for added color and crunch. Make sure to taste the dressing before mixing; adjust seasoning as needed for your preference.