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Creamy Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Creamy Pasta Salad is a quick, customizable dish that delights everyone with its flavor and texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Small Pasta Noodles (rotini or shells)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas (thawed)
For the Bacon
  • 6 slices Thick Cut Bacon (cooked and chopped)
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Thaw the peas in a small bowl while bacon cooks in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, peas, crumbled bacon, and Parmesan cheese, folding gently to mix.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and fold until evenly coated.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Can be made a day in advance.

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