Peas and Pasta Salad

Name: Peas and Pasta Salad
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 454 grams cavatappi pasta; 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 283 grams frozen peas, thawed; 40 grams finely chopped red onion; 425 grams salad dressing (recommended: Miracle Whip); 57 grams shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Peas and Pasta Salad a try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 13g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 431 calories. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 23 minutes. Head to the store and pick up worcestershire sauce, peas, sharp cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as directed on box for al dente, about 8 minutes.

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Pasta

Water

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.

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Cooked Pasta

Water

Pasta

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Colander

Bowl

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.

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Worcestershire Sauce

Apple Cider Vinegar

Salad Dressing

Red Onion

Pepper

Sugar

Salt

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Bowl

Add the pasta and completely coat with the dressing.

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Pasta

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.

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Cheese