creamy pasta salad with bacon, peas, and bell peppers
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
8 oz pasta 1 tablespoon canola oil4 slices turkey bacon, diced4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 medium onion, very finely diced1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed1 red bell pepper, diced1 shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1.Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool.
2. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3.Whisk together the cream cheese, onion, mayo or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. (Alternatively, process everything together in a food processor until smooth and then transfer it to a large bowl.)
4.Toss in the pasta, peas, red bell pepper, and shallot in the dressing.
5.Refrigerate until serving; right before serving toss in the bacon or sprinkle it on top.
Serving Size: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HANNAHB715.
2. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
3.Whisk together the cream cheese, onion, mayo or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. (Alternatively, process everything together in a food processor until smooth and then transfer it to a large bowl.)
4.Toss in the pasta, peas, red bell pepper, and shallot in the dressing.
5.Refrigerate until serving; right before serving toss in the bacon or sprinkle it on top.
Serving Size: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HANNAHB715.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 127.7
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 11.9 mg
- Sodium: 712.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
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