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Creamy Pasta Salad with Bacon & Peas

A classic creamy pasta salad made with crispy bacon, sweet peas, and a rich, tangy dressing perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 12 oz short pasta cooked and cooled
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup green peas thawed
Dressing
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble once cooled.
  3. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add pasta to dressing and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Fold in peas and bacon gently.
  6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, make this salad a few hours ahead and refrigerate.