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Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy Pasta Salad

A deliciously creamy pasta salad with bacon, peas, and a tangy dressing that's perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 12 oz small pasta noodles
  • 2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 12 oz thick cut bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Creamy Dressing
  • 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

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta noodles in a large pot of water according to their package directions, until cooked al dente. Drain the water out, and rinse the noodles in cold water.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, make sure the peas are thawed, bacon is cooked and crumbled, and parmesan is grated. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk them together till combined.
  4. Add the pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Stir it all together till everything is coated evenly in the dressing.
  5. Cover the pasta bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for 1 to 2 hours, or serve immediately.

Notes

This pasta salad is great for picnics and potlucks. Feel free to add more vegetables such as cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for extra color and flavor.