The irresistible combination of vibrant peas, crispy bacon, and savory cheese complemented by a luscious creamy dressing, creates a perfect harmony of flavors in this pea pasta salad.
⅓cupthinly sliced green onionsabout 5 onions worth
1cupmayonnaise
4teaspoonswhite wine vinegar
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1teaspoonsugar
4 ouncescheddar cheesediced small, about 1 cup OPTIONAL
½poundbacon, about 8-10 slicescooked and crumbled, about 1 cup OPTIONAL
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Rinse well with cold water.
Stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked pasta, peas, and green onions to the bowl and stir well to coat.
Add the cheese and bacon, if desired, and stir again. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again just before serving.