Description
Your new go-to side: a creamy, flavor-packed pasta salad elevated by salty, crispy beef beef bacon and fresh celery crunch. Effortless prep for delicious results. Get the recipe and nutrition facts here!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz small pasta (like elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 6–8 slices beef beef bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly, rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool, then set aside.
- Step 2: While the pasta cooks, pan-fry the beef beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and once cool, crumble into small pieces.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth and well combined to form the dressing.
- Step 4: Add the cooled pasta, crumbled crispy beef turkey bacon, finely diced celery, and finely diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 5: Cover the creamy pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill thoroughly.
Notes
- Store any leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness and texture.
- This creamy delight is meant to be served chilled, so skip the reheating; if it feels too thick from the fridge, stir in a tiny splash of milk or extra sour cream to restore its luscious consistency.
- Serve this flavorful pasta salad as a delightful side dish for grilled meats, BBQ sandwiches, or as a satisfying light lunch all on its own, perhaps garnished with fresh parsley.
- For the absolute best flavor experience, ensure the salad chills for the full 2 hours; this crucial step allows all the ingredients to deeply meld and develop that irresistible "flavor-packed" taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g