Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad
A delightful blend of fresh peas, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing that brings together vibrant flavors perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as rotini or fusilli)
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen peas, thawed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, and peas to the dressing; toss until evenly combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider adding cherry tomatoes or grated cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg