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Serving bowl filled with creamy pasta salad with shell shaped noodles, peas, and bacon.

Creamy Pasta Salad with Peas and Bacon

This creamy pasta salad with peas and bacon is the perfect side dish for all of your summer BBQs, picnics, and more. It is a mash up of two favorite side dishes and the combination is delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces small pasta noodles
  • 12 ounces frozen peas thawed
  • 16 ounces bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Dressing

  • 1¼ cups Miracle Whip
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
  • Add the drained pasta and stir to coat.
  • Put the bacon, cheese, and peas in the bowl. Stir everything together.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Possible additions: ¼ cup of diced red onion is great in this pasta salad. Hard boiled eggs also make a great addition. You can also add celery or diced bell pepper for more crunch. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1506mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
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