Creamy Pasta Salad Delight
This dish combines tender pasta, sweet peas, and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. It's an ideal companion for barbecues or potlucks. The flavors meld beautifully, creating a refreshing side that satisfies both young and old.
Ingredients
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 12 oz thick cut bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 TBS avocado 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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it's just firm enough to retain a bite. Rinse with cold water to halt the cooking.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare your peas, crisp up the bacon, and grate the parmesan. Set these aside to join the pasta later.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan. Coat evenly with the dressing, stirring gently to avoid breaking the pasta.
- Cover and refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld together, or serve it immediately if you can't wait.
Notes
This Creamy Pasta Salad is a versatile and tasty addition to your meal lineup, suitable for any event while being simple and quick to prepare.
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