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Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg