Creamy Pasta Salad
This creamy pasta salad is loaded with sweet peas, crispy bacon, and noodles, all covered in a smooth and creamy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any dinner, potluck, or barbecue. You could even throw in some leftover grilled chicken and call this a meal!
Salad
Dressing
Instructions
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Step 1
Cook the pasta noodles in a large pot of water to al dente. Drain and rinse the noodles in cold water.While the pasta is cooking, set out the peas, and cook and chop the bacon.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk them together till combined.
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Step 3
Add the pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan to a large bowl and pour the dressing over the top. Stir together until everything is coated in the dressing.Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours, or serve immediately.
Note
I've had this recipe saved for a really long time and for some reason or another I'm just now getting around to making it and WOW! Patrick and I both really loved it - simple, creamy, and flavorful! I found it on a site called Like Mother, Like Daughter and I'm following them now to see what other delicious recipes they share!
