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Everyone needs a tasty, quick, and easy go-to option for when a last-minute potluck pops up! Easy Potluck Pasta Salad has got you covered, that's for sure. After you and your loved ones taste the bouncy pasta, tender peas, and salty bacon all tossed together in the homemade, creamy, sweet, and tangy dressing, you won't ever need to think twice about what you're going to bring to your next food-related gathering. And hey, it's so simple to make, you could whip it up even if you have nowhere to go. Easy Potluck Pasta Salad sounds like a delicious win-win, without a doubt!
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Ingredients
- For the creamy dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- For the salad:
- 12 ounces small pasta noodles
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 12 ounces thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Directions
Step 1 -In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, the olive oil, the vinegar, the sugar, the salt, the garlic powder, the onion powder, and the black pepper until combined.
Step 2 -Refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
Step 3 -Cook the pasta noodles to al dente according to the package directions.
Step 4 -Drain and rinse the noodles.
Step 5 -Add the pasta, the peas, the bacon, and the parmesan to a large bowl.
Step 6 -Add the dressing and stir everything together until evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 7 -Serve immediately or cover the pasta bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and chill for 1-2 hours.

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