Name: Pasta Salad with Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells -; 2 cups frozen peas -; 1 cup thinly sliced celery -; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper -; 1/4 cup chopped onion -; 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise -; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar -; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil -; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Pasta Salad with Peas

1. 8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells -

2. 2 cups frozen peas -

3. 1 cup thinly sliced celery -

4. 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper -

5. 1/4 cup chopped onion -

6. 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise -

7. 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar -

8. 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil -

9. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard -

10. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

11. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Pasta Salad with Peas

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. During the last two to three minutes of the cooking time, add the frozen peas. Immediately drain the pasta and peas, and rinse in cold water.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow all the flavors to marinate before serving.