MACARONI SALAD WITH BACON, PEAS, AND CREAMY DIJON

INGREDIENTS
1⁄2cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1⁄4cup chopped shallot
1⁄4cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2tablespoons nonfat sour cream
2tablespoons Dijon mustard
2tablespoons lemon juice
1tablespoon white wine vinegar
3⁄4teaspoon black pepper
1⁄2teaspoon kosher salt
8ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni
2⁄3cup fresh green peas
2⁄3cup finely diced red bell pepper
2⁄3cup finely diced red onion
1⁄2cup thinly sliced green onion
1⁄4cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1⁄2teaspoon grated lemon rind
3slices bacon, fat removed, cooked and crumbled



DIRECTIONS
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.