Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad
A delightful pasta salad featuring fresh peas and crispy bacon, all wrapped in a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen peas)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, then let it cool completely.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and crumble it into pieces.
- Sauté the peas in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until tender and vibrant green.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Combine the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, and sautéed peas with the dressing, tossing gently.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve the salad with a toss and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
Great for make-ahead meals; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/creamy-pea-bacon-pasta-salad/