How to Make Pasta Salad with Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Warm weather calls for light and refreshing dishes, and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a delicious pasta salad with peas! This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick and easy lunch option. The best part is that it can be customized to suit your taste, making it a versatile and reliable go-to recipe for any occasion.

There are countless variations of pasta salad, but adding peas to the mix brings a burst of sweetness and texture that elev...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • ½ white onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add peas, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, celery, and onion to the macaroni. Stir to combine.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 155mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 168mg