Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
This Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of pasta, peas,turkey bacon, and parmesan coated in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 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
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)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in water until al dente, then drain and rinse in cold water.
- Prepare Ingredients: Thaw peas, cook and crumble turkey bacon, and grate parmesan.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix pasta, peas,turkey bacon, and parmesan. Pour dressing over and stir to coat.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Creamy Dressing, Picnic Food
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