Description
This Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any casual gathering. With tender peas, crispy bacon, and a rich dressing, this dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make—ready in under 30 minutes! Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep, it will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked until crispy)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, fry the bacon until crispy. Let it cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, thawed peas, and chopped green onions to the bowl. Gently fold to combine.
- Mix in the crispy bacon pieces until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg