Fresh Fusilli Pasta Salad in Lemony Parmesan Dressing

fresh fusilli pasta salad in lemony parmesan dressing with fresh peas and bacon at a picnic

Summer pasta salads are a simple way to enjoy the season’s freshest veggies and ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Fresh Fusilli
  • 1/2 c. mayonaise
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. peas
  • 1/2 c. diced, cooked bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make It

  1. Cook fusilli, allow pasta to cool. 
  2. For the dressing– Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, finely chopped garlic, and finely grated parmesan cheese.
  3. Once combined, toss cooled and cooked fusilli in dressing.
  4. Fold in peas and diced bacon.
  5. Serve chilled topped with parmesan cheese.  

Servings: 4


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