Name: Ultimate Cheddar Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad for Potlucks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini or medium shell pasta; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Ultimate Cheddar Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad for Potlucks

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This creamy pasta salad combines sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and sweet peas for a savory side dish perfect for any summer gathering or potluck recipe.

Author: purejoyalex
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 pound rotini or medium shell pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, celery salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Add the cooled pasta to the dressing. Toss gently to coat every piece.
Fold in the cubed cheddar cheese, thawed peas, crumbled bacon, chopped celery, and chopped red onion. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
Before serving at your potluck, give the salad one final gentle stir.

Notes

For the best texture, make sure the pasta is completely cold before mixing it with the dressing.
If you are making this ahead of time for a Memorial Day side, you may need to add an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise before serving, as the pasta absorbs moisture.
Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch in this bacon and pea salad.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 550
Fat: 30
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 20
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 2
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 45

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