Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing

Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing a delightful combination of flavors and perfect on a warm day. Serve up this cold pasta salad all Summer long for a delicious dish the whole family will enjoy!

Prep Time20

Assembly5

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing

Servings: servings

Calories: 288kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

12 oz macaroni pasta
1 cup frozen petite peas
6 slices cooked bacon
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves for garnish*

Creamy Lemon-Thyme Dressing ingredients:

¾ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon sugar plus 2 teaspoons
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep: Start by cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Then, about 2 minutes before you are going to drain the pasta, add in your frozen peas to help them thaw and cook. Proceed to drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
Also, you need to cook the bacon before assembling the pasta salad. Give this great recipe for the easiest way to cook bacon a try. Once cooked and cooled, dice it into small pieces and set aside.
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and sugar. When the sugar has dissolved, add in the salt, mustard, thyme, and pepper. Whisk again to combine well.
Assemble: Next, add the bacon and fresh thyme to the pasta, then pour the dressing over the top and toss well to combine. Place the pasta in the refrigerator to chill for 20-30 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Summer Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing makes a fantastic dish to serve on a warm day to family and friends. Serve up this cold pasta salad and watch how quickly it is devoured.

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