Creamy Pasta Salad
This easy creamy pasta salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser, loaded with bacon, peas, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta small shape
- 2 cups peas frozen (thawed)
- 12 oz bacon thick-cut (cooked and chopped)
- 1/2 cup parmesan freshly grated
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar to taste
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water following the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, ensure the peas are thawed, the bacon is cooked and chopped, and the parmesan is grated. Set these ingredients aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan. Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients. Stir everything until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to chill, or serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy pasta salad!