Delicious Pasta Salad with Peas and Crispy Bacon
This delightful Pasta Salad with Peas combines crispy bacon, sweet peas, and a creamy dressing for a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Rigatoni pasta (Cook until al dente)
- 1 cup Frozen green peas (No need to defrost)
- 4 oz Bacon (Cook until crispy)
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh chives
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1 tbsp White vinegar
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and let it cool completely to prevent overcooking.
- Combine the cooled rigatoni with frozen green peas, chopped bacon, fresh chives, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Mix the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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