Description

This Creamy Bacon & Pea Pasta Salad is a quick and flavorful dish that combines smoky bacon, sweet peas, and a tangy dressing, perfect for busy weeknights. It can be prepared in under twenty minutes and is ideal for meal prep.

Ingredients

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16 ounces Short Pasta (Rotini, Fusilli, or Bowtie)
8 to 10 slices Thick-Cut Baco
2 cups Frozen Sweet Peas (thawed or blanched)
1/2 cup Finely Diced Red Onio
1 cup High-Quality Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour Cream
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
Spices (Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper to taste)
Fresh Parsley (chopped)

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente
Cook the bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces
In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth
Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped bacon, peas, and diced red onion. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 345 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 25mg