Cookingbites Dish of the Month (August): Pasta Salad

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Bacon and Peas Pasta Salad. Yes, I know: this looks quite a lot like a hot pasta dish. And, it can certainly be served that way. I even roasted slivers of garlic. However, that doesn’t mean this is not a pasta salad.

When served cold, the peas really pop. The saltiness of the bacon provides a savoriness not normally found in the salad, and that’s a good thing. Are use the smallest amount of bacon grease, rendered from the bacon, to take the place of olive oil and a traditional salad. And, it really works.

You may notice there is a slight reddish color. Some of you have already figured out that it’s paprika. That’s right: i’m entering this in the recipe challenge, too.
 
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Mountain Cat said:
Making an ersatz pasta salad for my trip tomorrow. I don't have enough ingredients to hand for something I want to post as an actual recipe, but just saying... this is a stop-gap. I should post at least a photo of this one on Sunday. (Heading three hours up into Vermont when I get up tomorrow.)
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Didn't take the photo. Was in a rush to get out of here, and when I got around to eating it, it was a bit wilt-y looking, and didn't want to cooperate. (But it tasted great.)
 
I have orzo cooked and ready ... I'm still struggling to get inspired. I can't think of anything that hasn't been done many times before. But - I have a glimmer of hope in the shape of a pickled lemon! Wasn't it you. @The Late Night Gourmet who remarked that almost anything is improved by the addition of pickled lemon? :D
 
morning glory said:
Each month we choose a different and accessible dish (or type of cuisine) so that most of us can join in, cook and post the results. This month, Pasta Salad has been chosen.

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Please join in and tell us all about the Pasta Salad dishes you create during August. Innovation is positively encouraged. All you need to do is post a description and/or photo of your dish. If you want to post a recipe please post it as new thread and link back to this thread. PM me (or another moderator) if you need help to do this.
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It looks amazing and deserving too!!
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
Wow...a lot of assertive flavors here! How did the peas stand up? By the way, I'm finding that I really do like peas in a pasta dish.
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I'm going to post up the recipe soon. Backlog! But the peas didn't get drowned - I'll try to explain in my recipe intro how it worked.
 
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