Best 8 Peas Pasta Bacon Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad, then peas pasta bacon salad is the perfect dish for you. This salad is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of sweet peas, salty bacon, and creamy pasta. It's also a great way to use up leftover cooked pasta, making it a budget-friendly meal as well. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, peas pasta bacon salad is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND BACON



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Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad is super quick and easy to make and smothered in the most delicious lemon chive dressing! You can make the salad ahead of time for the perfect stress-free potluck or dinner side that everyone will love!

Provided by Donna Elick

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces medium shells (or other small pasta of choice)
2 cups frozen petite peas (thawed)
8 ounces thick cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt pepper
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Whisk together all of the Lemon Chive Dressing Ingredients together in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions just until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain. Drizzle with a little olive oil to keep from sticking.
  • Add pasta, peas and dressing to a large bowl and toss until evenly combined. If serving immediately then add bacon and toss to combine. If not serving immediately then cover and chill in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, add bacon and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 689 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 733 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fiber 5 g

EASY BACON PEA PASTA SALAD



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The sweet pop of tender baby peas, creamy mayonnaise dressing, crunchy mild red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and crisp bacon join forces with shell pasta in your new favourite spring and summer dish: Easy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad.

Provided by Rebecca Lindamood

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound baby peas (thawed)
1 pound bacon (fried or baked 'til crisp, drained on paper towels, and crumbled)
1/2 of a red onion (peeled and finely chopped)
3 hard boiled eggs (roughly chopped)
3/4 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dill pickle brine or vinegar
1 pound medium shell pasta (cooked firm according to package instructions, then drained and rinsed thoroughly with cold water)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, gently stir together the peas, bacon, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, and pickle brine or vinegar until evenly combined. Gently toss in the cooked pasta until everything is evenly distributed. Serve immediately, or (preferably) put in a tupperware, Gladware, or other tightly covered container in the refrigerator to give the flavours a chance to meld for an hour but up to three days prior to serving. Give it a gentle stir from top to bottom before serving.If the pasta soaks up the dressing and it seems a bit dry, stir in a little extra mayonnaise or add ranch dressing, 1 tablespoon at a time until the dressing reaches desired consistency.

PEAS, PASTA & BACON SALAD



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When the temperature soars in the summer I can't face hot meals and serve nothing but assortments of salads, cheese and cold cuts for days on end. I value "main course" salads that will keep in the fridge from one meal to the next, and this one fits the bill. Fresh peas are quite amazing, but expensive and time consuming to shell. Frozen ones are not the same, but perfectly fine. If you use frozen peas, prep time will be much quicker. I have a big crop of snow peas this year; I think I will try them in this salad.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shelled peas
8 ounces small dry pasta
8 ounces bacon
2 -3 stalks celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use "light")
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
lemon wedge, if desired

Steps:

  • Shell the peas.
  • One quart of peas in the pod should yield about two cups of peas.
  • Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water until it is al dente.
  • Steam or boil the peas until tender.
  • When each of these is done, plunge them into cold water to stop them cooking and to cool them.
  • Meanwhile, chop the bacon into 1" pieces and fry it until crispy.
  • Drain it well and allow it to cool.
  • Wash and chop the celery finely.
  • Add the bacon and celery to the cold drained pasta and peas.
  • Mix the celery seed, pepper, cumin and mint into the mayonnaise and stir it into the salad.
  • Refrigerate the salad for 20 minutes to an hour to allow the flavours to blend before serving.
  • Serve garnished with a wedge of lemon, to be squeezed over if you like your salad a little tarter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.9, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 703.6, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 8, Protein 18.8

PEAS AND PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 23m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cavatappi pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 (15-ounce) jar salad dressing (recommended: Miracle Whip)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as directed on box for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and place the cooked pasta in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the pasta from over cooking. Stir until the pasta is cool, then drain in a colander shaking to release as much water as possible.
  • To make the dressing: In a large bowl mix the red onion, salad dressing, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Taste and then season with a pinch of salt and grind or two of pepper. Add the pasta and completely coat with the dressing. Add in the peas, cheese, and bacon. Cook's Note: If making ahead, cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, then add the bacon right before serving.

BACON PEA SALAD



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Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.

Provided by CarolTyson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (20 ounce) package fresh green peas
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • Mix bacon, peas, celery, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 303.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

BACON PEA SALAD



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My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecue. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups frozen peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Stir in bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAMY PEA SALAD WITH BACON



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"This salad which stars plenty of peas and crumbled bacon in a light dressing, is a delicious alternative to potato or pasta salad," confirms Candy Snyder of Salem, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Add peas; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS



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Pasta in a red sauce with bacon and peas.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ pound turkey bacon, cut into small pieces
½ large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bacon, onion and garlic until lightly browned. Stir in tomato sauce. Season with parsley, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Sprinkle top with Romano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1159.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and crispy bacon will make a big difference in the taste of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Let the salad cool before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings: Chopped nuts, crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs are all great options.

Conclusion:

Pea, Pasta, Bacon Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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