Pasta Salad with Peas

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This fresh twist on classic pasta salad includes green peas and mild Cheddar cheese in a creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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
1/2 white onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 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.
2 Add peas, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, celery, and onion to the macaroni. Stir to combine.