Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines tender pasta, crispy bacon, and sweet peas, all enveloped in a rich, creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a standalone meal or as a complement to grilled meats and hearty main dishes. With the option to customize ingredients based on your taste preferences, this creamy pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 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 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Thaw the peas and cook the bacon if necessary. Grate the parmesan cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg