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Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad Bliss: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition

Discover the ultimate Pasta Salad that blends flavors and textures, featuring peas and bacon in a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces small pasta noodles (like rotini or fusilli) Use any short pasta shape
  • 1 cup frozen peas Thawed
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon Cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Can be swapped for feta or omitted
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can use avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Can replace with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • to taste salt
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste onion powder
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add small pasta noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a small saucepan, cook thick-cut bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and let drain, then thaw frozen peas.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and sugar with seasonings until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, thawed peas, crumbled bacon, and Parmesan cheese. Gently fold to mix.
  5. Pour the dressing over the mixture and fold it in until pasta is well-coated.
  6. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Adjust seasonings according to taste.

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