Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad
Bacon and pea pasta salad is loaded with crispy bacon, tender peas, shell pasta, and a creamy dressing spiked with red wine vinegar.
Servings: 8
Calories: 642kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces small pasta shells
- 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen & thawed)
- 12 ounces thick cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup mayo
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While pasta is boiling cook the bacon until crispy, then set on paper towels to drain and crumble once cooled.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add all pasta salad ingredients to a large bowl, stir in dressing and serve.
Notes
The amount of salt needed can vary depending on the saltiness of your bacon. Start with ¼ teaspoon and add more as needed.