Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad
A delicious and satisfying pasta salad featuring creamy dressing, crispy bacon, and fresh peas, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or fusilli)
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup fresh peas (can substitute frozen peas)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, and peas.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the chopped herbs and mix until evenly distributed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. This salad can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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