Creamy Pasta and Pea Salad

Creamy Pasta and Pea Salad

Servings
SERVINGS

8

Prep Time
PREP TIME

10 Min

Cook Time
COOK TIME

10 Min

Pass the pasta salad, please!” There’s an excellent chance you’ll hear those words when you whip up this creamy pasta and pea salad – complete green onion, fresh dill and grated cheddar, of course. Not only are our Sweet Peas a picturesque contrast to the light pasta salad, but they also add a touch of sweetness.

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Creamy Pasta and Pea Salad
Full Recipe

FULL RECIPE

Serving Size: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Sweet Peas

Lists of ingredients:

  • 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
    1 cup mayonnaise
    1 cup sour cream
    2 Tablespoons lemon juice
    2 Tablespoons chopped green onion
    1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    1 can (15 ounce) Green Giant® Sweet Peas, drained
    ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

STEPS

1 Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2 While pasta is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, and dill in a small bowl.
3 Drain pasta and rinse under cool water. Strain and add to a large mixing bowl. Add peas and cheddar cheese. Pour dressing on top. Stir to coat.
4 Cover and chill salad for 2 hours before serving.

TIPS & TRICKS

How long does pasta salad last in the fridge? You’ll want to finish it within 1-2 days – but since this dish is popular at cookouts, potlucks and family get-togethers, make sure it doesn’t set out longer than 2 hours.

Serving Size: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Green Giant product(s) used: Green Giant® Sweet Peas

  • 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
    1 cup mayonnaise
    1 cup sour cream
    2 Tablespoons lemon juice
    2 Tablespoons chopped green onion
    1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    1 can (15 ounce) Green Giant® Sweet Peas, drained
    ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2 While pasta is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, and dill in a small bowl.
3 Drain pasta and rinse under cool water. Strain and add to a large mixing bowl. Add peas and cheddar cheese. Pour dressing on top. Stir to coat.
4 Cover and chill salad for 2 hours before serving.

Tips & Tricks

How long does pasta salad last in the fridge? You’ll want to finish it within 1-2 days – but since this dish is popular at cookouts, potlucks and family get-togethers, make sure it doesn’t set out longer than 2 hours.

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