MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS

Macaroni Salad with Peas image

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

Ingredients

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