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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 Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
Calories:
642
kcal
Author:
Fox Valley Foodie
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:
642
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
39
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
46
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
62
mg
|
Sodium:
636
mg
|
Potassium:
307
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
542
IU
|
Vitamin C:
15
mg
|
Calcium:
140
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg