Pasta Salad with Peas

Name: Pasta Salad with Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This foolproof pasta salad with peas is a great back-pocket recipe, whether for weeknight dinners or to feed a crowd. We love any excuse to use up that bag of peas in the freezer!

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

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water.
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.

Fresh basil marries the flavors of this splendid salad from Kathy Glasgow. The Marysville, California reader lightly dresses the dish, making it ideal with almost any entree.

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