Description
This Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The creamy dressing, crispy bacon, sweet peas, and tangy parmesan cheese come together to create a perfect side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz pasta shell noodles (salad shells)
Dressing:
- 1 lb. thick-cut bacon (diced)
- 2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or fresh squeezed lemon juice)
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Cook the diced bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain and cool the pasta, then toss with olive oil. Mix all dressing ingredients, reserving some for later.
- Combine: In a bowl, combine pasta, bacon, peas, and dressing. Add parmesan cheese and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy Pea Bacon Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Bacon Pasta Salad
