Fire Roasted Pepper & Bacon Spicy Pasta Salad
This Pasta Salad with a Sriracha kick will be devoured in no time. The sweetness of the fire roasted red pepper, savory bacon and spicy creamy dressing make this salad one that will be remembered. This makes about 6 cups of pasta salad so if you want to serve a bigger crowd definitely double the recipe!
Servings: 6
Calories: 298kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. short pasta dry (Examples: small shells, rotini, fusilli or casarecce)
- 2/3 cup fire roasted red pepper jarred, chopped small
- 5 slices thick apple-wood smoked bacon cooked crispy & chopped
- 1.5 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley chopped fine
- 1/3 cup real mayonnaise
- 1.5-2 Tbsp. Sriracha Put in the lesser amount to start. Spiciness will vary depending on the sriracha you use as well. We use Underwood Ranches which has a great kick!
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tbsp. Pickle Juice From your refrigerator pickle jar
- 1/2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp.. onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, chop the roasted peppers and fresh parsley. (If you don't have the bacon pre-cooked already, go ahead cook until crispy)
- In a medium bowl, (the bowl you will be making the pasta salad in) add and whisk together the mayo, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, pickle juice, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder to make the dressing.
- Once the pasta is done cooking, drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process while stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Then add the pasta, pepper, bacon, and fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing in give it a good stir. (If you're chilling the pasta salad for a few hours, I'd wait to add the bacon and parsley when you are ready to serve. It'll just look fresher that way.)
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. (If you don't have time to wait you can enjoy the salad immediately.)
- Once you're ready to serve the pasta salad, go ahead and add the chopped parsley and bacon.
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Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Garnish with additional parsley and/or green onions or chives if desired.
- Pair with grilled meats, BBQ or enjoy as a picnic side.
- Enjoy with about 3-4 days, but I guarantee you it will not last that long!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg