Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending the smokiness of Turkey Bacon with sweet peas and tender pasta, all enveloped in a luscious creamy dressing. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but it also shines at potlucks, barbecues, and family dinners thanks to its satisfying texture and vibrant flavors. With minimal effort, you’ll create a delightful salad that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
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 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)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Thaw peas and chop Turkey Bacon into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, thawed peas, chopped Turkey Bacon, and parmesan cheese. Add dressing and mix until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg