Pasta Salad with Peas Tips
What mistakes should you avoid when making pasta salad?
Make sure to follow the recipe and you’ll be in good shape. Rinse the drained pasta with cold water when it’s done cooking, and don’t skip letting the salad marinate before serving. That way, your pasta won’t be gummy and you’ll get maximum flavor.
Should you let pasta cool before making pasta salad?
Pasta should be cool before adding it to a pasta salad, but it cools down quickly. Once it’s rinsed in some cold water, it will stop steaming and be cool to the touch within minutes.
What can you serve with pasta salad with peas?
This pasta salad with peas is a great potluck recipe, so it can be served with a variety of dishes. If you’re having it as a side dish, pair it with a main dish of roasted chicken or any of our easy grilled recipes.
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
Directions
1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water.
2
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 157 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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