Description
A simple and satisfying pasta salad with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and chopped bell pepper.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables like peas, corn, or shredded carrots.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta salad, bacon, easy pasta salad, picnic salad, side dish