Creamy Pea Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Delightful Twist
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring the rich flavors of turkey bacon and peas, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Once cooled, chop into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, peas, turkey bacon, and green onions to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- You can add cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Pea Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Turkey Bacon