Description
Enjoy this creamy pasta salad loaded with peas and turkey bacon. Perfect as a side dish at barbecues! Try this delightful recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 12 oz thick cut turkey bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Ensure peas are thawed and chop the cooked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, turkey bacon, and grated parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over the mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added crunch and flavor, consider tossing in diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes. If you prefer a lighter dressing, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.