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Easy Pasta Salad with Bacon & Peas
This Easy Pasta Salad Recipe is perfect for picnics, holiday feasts and potlucks! Just in time to make as an Easter side dish. It goes great with a glazed spiral ham!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 445kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Pasta your preferred pasta
- 2 Cups Fresh Shelled English Peas
- 1 Cup Cooked Bacon - chopped
- 1 Cup Celery - chopped approx 4 stalks
- 4 ounces Medium Cheddar Cheese - cubed
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream
- Salt/Pepper To Taste
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions. Add peas to boiling pasta the last minute of cooking (no sooner). Drain peas and pasta, run under cold water and set aside to cool.
- Once pasta has cooled; add bacon, celery, cheese, mayo and yogurt.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh parsley.
- Serve cold.
Notes
*This recipe makes enough for a family gathering or potluck.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 531mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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