Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad with a Lemon Parmesan Dressing
This pasta salad can be a meal in itself with high protein and fiber, or it can be a delicious side dish. As part of the Hormone Supporting Recipe Series, this recipe is so simple and packed with Hormone Supporting Nutrients!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta of choice ( higher fiber + protein ideally) - I like lentil + quinoa pastas
- 1 cup peas
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayo or Greek yogurt I used 1/8 avocado mayo + 1/8 sriracha mayo for some heat!
- 1 large lemon, juice + zest
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese or use plant-based alternatives
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix dressing and add to the bowl, add to cooked pasta, and peas, mix and serve.
- Optional: top with additional cheese and lemon zest