Best 7 Green Pea And Pasta Salad Recipes

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Green pea and pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or light meals. It combines the sweetness of green peas, the heartiness of pasta, and the tanginess of a vinaigrette dressing to create a delightful and nutritious dish. With its vibrant colors and variety of textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe collection.

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PEAS AND PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 23m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cavatappi pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 (15-ounce) jar salad dressing (recommended: Miracle Whip)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as directed on box for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and place the cooked pasta in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the pasta from over cooking. Stir until the pasta is cool, then drain in a colander shaking to release as much water as possible.
  • To make the dressing: In a large bowl mix the red onion, salad dressing, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Taste and then season with a pinch of salt and grind or two of pepper. Add the pasta and completely coat with the dressing. Add in the peas, cheese, and bacon. Cook's Note: If making ahead, cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, then add the bacon right before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS



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A fresh twist on a pasta salad. Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated and served later.

Provided by TinaJ

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 272.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

PEA AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Pea and Cheese Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces ring pasta or 7 ounces elbow macaroni
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
3/4 cup salad dressing or 3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup baby dill pickle, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta per package directions , making sure not to overcook. Place the peas in the colander and drain the pasta right over the top of the peas, this will cook the peas to a crisp tender doneness. Cool and lightly stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Chill at least two hours or overnight and serve. You may need to add more salad dressing or mayo as the pasta tends to absorb it the longer you store it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 86.9, Sodium 850.4, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 13.6, Protein 30.7

GREEN BEAN 'N' PEA SALAD



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This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to this appealing toss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup diced pimientos
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN PEAS, RED PEPPERS, AND CHEDDAR



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Pepper     Vegetarian     Salad Dressing     Cheddar     Pea     Vegan

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 to 10 ounces pasta, any short shape (try gemelli or farfalle)
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
1 large red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
1/3 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured
1 large celery stalk, diced
5 or 6 radishes, thinly sliced, or 1/3 cup thinly sliced daikon radish, cut into half circles
1 cup diced vegan Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or dill, or a combination
1/2 cup Salsa and Olive Oil Salad Dressing (page 223), or 1/3 cup vinaigrette, homemade (page 221), or store-bought
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. When the pasta is almost done, add the peas and cook briefly. Drain and rinse until cool, then drain well again.
  • Toss the pasta and peas with the remaining ingredients. Serve at once.
  • menu suggestions
  • I love this with Red and Green Cashew Butter Wraps (page 153).
  • This is also a great companion to veggie burgers with all the fixings-lettuce, tomato, vegan mayonnaise, and mustard-for a carefree meal.
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 17g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5.5g
  • Sodium: 350mg

GREEN SPLIT PEA & BASIL SALAD



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Split peas are not just for soup! They shine in this pasta salad recipe with fresh tomatoes and lemon basil dressing.

Provided by palousebrand

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried split peas
2 cups water
3 cups farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
5 cups water
5 -6 green onions, sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
7 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 fresh lemon, squeezed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil and add split peas, reduce heat to a soft boil for approximately 25 minutes or until they are just tender. Drain and rinse until cool while preparing the remainder of the salad.
  • Bring water to a boil, add pasta and reduce heat to a soft boil until pasta is cooked, but not over cooked. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • In a small saucepan on medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic and oregano. Sauté until garlic becomes tender and slightly brown, approximately 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add the lemon juice, stir together and set aside until cool.
  • Place all ingredients together and toss with dressing, add some shredded cheese if you like and it is ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 18.5, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 10.9

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD



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You could easily call this salad "summer in a bowl"! Made with peas, avocado, spinach and herbs, it has the kind of bright flavor that really refreshes on hot summer days and a laid-back preparation to match. Tailor the stir-ins to your own tastes by using the herbs you like, or the ones you have on hand. You'll find green goddess is amenable to most any herb-though chives, parsley and tarragon are considered classics-and don't forget the lemon juice, garlic and creamy ingredients (mayo and sour cream) that give this dressing its bright and creamy flavor. The combination of green goddess, pasta and protein-rich ingredients-like chick peas and spinach-make this a one-dish dinner you'll want to eat on repeat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped baby spinach
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked as directed on bag, cooled
1 small avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt to make dressing.
  • Add pasta, chick peas, spinach, peas, avocado, parsley, chives and basil to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 1/8 Cups, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: Opt for short pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or bow-tie pasta, as they hold the salad ingredients well.
  • Cook Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but aim for al dente (slightly firm) texture to prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Refresh the Pasta: After cooking, immediately drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Use Fresh Green Peas: Fresh green peas add a vibrant color and sweet flavor to the salad. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before adding them to the salad.
  • Chop Vegetables Evenly: Uniformly chopped vegetables ensure that they cook evenly and look visually appealing in the salad.
  • Use a Light Dressing: Avoid using heavy dressings that can overwhelm the delicate flavors of the salad. A simple vinaigrette dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper is a good option.
  • Chill the Salad before Serving: Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Green pea and pasta salad is a refreshing, colorful, and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light lunch or dinner option. With its combination of al dente pasta, tender green peas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that's both delicious and visually appealing. By following these tips and selecting high-quality ingredients, you can create a green pea and pasta salad that's bursting with flavor and sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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