MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS

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I love macaroni salad, but wanted something a bit lighter. I looked through a lot of recipes and combined the best of all, and added my special touch--this was a big hit even among folks who don't normally like macaroni salads. The peas are the real surprise.

Provided by CACOOK

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 whole green onions, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
½ large red bell pepper, diced
⅓ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste
⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
salt and freshly 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, rinse, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over pasta.
  • Add dressing, green onions, celery, bell pepper, peas, and parsley to the pasta. Mix until well combined.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 93.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

XOLANI NTSHANGASE
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Immane
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


sedra Barwary
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sergio Lissner
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the addition of peas, and I always add a little extra celery and onion for crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gatherin


prada.k4y ツ 索结 V
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the addition of peas, and I always add a little extra celery and onion for crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any summ


Zamokuhle Cebekhulu
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This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


molly noonan
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I made this macaroni salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, because it's a keeper.


A Alcala
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the addition of peas, and I always add a little extra celery and onion for crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gatherin


Omnia Ismail
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the addition of peas, and I always add a little extra celery and onion for crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any summ


Kamohelo sihle
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This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


Asif Qur4
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I made this macaroni salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, because it's a keeper.


Apurbo Gaming
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the addition of peas, and I always add a little extra celery and onion for crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gatherin


MH Khan
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the addition of peas, and I always add a little extra celery and onion for crunch. It's the perfect side dish for any summ


Nasratullah Mansoor
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This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


T Lewis
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I made this macaroni salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, because it's a keeper.


Lexie Jarvis
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This macaroni salad is a picnic staple in our house! It's always a hit, and I love that it's so easy to make. I usually add a little extra celery and onion for crunch, and sometimes I'll throw in some chopped hard-boiled eggs. It's always delicious,