Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Macaroni Salad With Bacon, Peas, and Creamy Dijon Dressing

Macaroni Salad With Bacon, Peas, and Creamy Dijon Dressing 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup chopped shallot 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni 2/3 cup fresh green peas 2/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper 2/3 cup finely diced red onion 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 slices bacon, fat removed, cooked and crumbled To prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Cover and chill. To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain. Combine pea/ pasta mixture, bell pepper, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss pasta mixture with half of dressing. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss salad with remaining dressing, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon; serve immediately.

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