PEAS & PEPPER PASTA SALAD

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I often serve a pasta salad for a buffet. That way, there's no need for a side salad. Any leftover pasta salad is fantastic stuffed in halved and cored plum tomatoes. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) acini di pepe pasta
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped Cubanelle peppers or miniature sweet peppers
1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 radishes, trimmed and quartered
1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-3/4 cups frozen petite peas (about 8 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Thinly sliced radishes, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place peppers, parsley, radishes, red onion and green onions in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, scraping sides of food processor bowl as necessary., In a large bowl, combine pasta, chopped vegetables and peas. Add dressing, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. If desired, top with sliced radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Mbembin Geneviève
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This pasta salad is easy to make and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I also like that the dressing is light and flavorful, without being too heavy. I will definitely be making th


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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really liked this pasta salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different type of pepper, like a poblano or a


Mhiz Rani
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of peas, bell peppers, and pasta. The dressing is also really good. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rukshan Vishmitha
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so fresh and summery. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese, which gave the salad a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Chelsea Ratemo
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This pasta salad is easy to make and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I also like that the dressing is light and flavorful, without being too heavy. I will definitely be making th


Katy Kta
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really liked this pasta salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different type of pepper, like a poblano or a


Ljo tihimi
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of peas, bell peppers, and pasta. The dressing is also really good. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Thor Augustine
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so fresh and summery. I especially liked the addition of the red onion, which gave the salad a nice bite. I will definitely be making this again.


Riyaz Jul
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover peas, bell peppers, and pasta, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out really well! The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectl


Kristi Mizner
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese, which gave the salad a nice salty flavor. I will definitel


Lee Heggie
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This pasta salad is easy to make and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I also like that the dressing is light and flavorful, without being too heavy. I will definitely be making th


Cheryl Augustine
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so fresh and summery. I especially liked the addition of the bell peppers, which gave the salad a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tayaful islam
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This pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish, perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of peas, bell peppers, and pasta is light and colorful, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out