Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad

When you need a side that’s quick to prep and easy to make ahead, this Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad is perfect. It’s creamy, a little crunchy and packed with simple and familiar flavors. Made with cubed cheddar, crispy bacon, sweet peas, tender pasta and tossed in a mayo based dressing.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups frozen peas thawed
1 cup cubed extra-sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked pasta, rinsed and cooled
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped
2 tablespoons shredded onion
1 2-ounce jar chopped pimentos, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon tabasco
⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

Combine the peas, cheese, pasta, eggs, celery, bacon, onion, and pimentos in a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine.
2 cups frozen peas, 1 cup cubed extra-sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup cooked pasta, rinsed and cooled, 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 2 pieces bacon, cooked and chopped, 2 tablespoons shredded onion, 1 2-ounce jar chopped pimentos, drained
In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt, tabasco and pepper. Stir with a whisk until fully combined.
½ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon tabasco, ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Add the mayonnaise mixture to the pea mixture. Stir well. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Top with extra bacon before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.

Keyword bacon, cheddar cheese, eggs, green peas, pasta

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