Classic Macaroni Green Pea Salad

Name: Classic Macaroni Green Pea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni - 1 cup uncooked; 1 egg chopped (optional); 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1-2 tsp sugar (to taste); 2 tsp white vinegar; 1/2 tsp coarse sea or kosher salt; 1/2-1 tsp prepared yellow mustard; 1/2- 3/4 cup mayo, I used reduced fat, NOT fat free (start with 1/2 cup); 1/4 tsp ground pepper, white or black (I used white for this recipe); 2 tsp dried dill; 1/2-3/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed slightly

This tasty macaroni salad has great textures and tastes fabulous. That’s what I get from my family every time I serve it. Everyone loves a classic and this recipe sure is a winner of a classic. Enjoy!

A colorful and mild tasting salad that is a hit with family and friends.

When putting together this recipe, I wanted to add a bright color into the macaroni salad that also had a mild flavor. Green peas fit the bill. Using frozen green peas was also a time savor indeed. Everyone I have served this salad to really enjoyed it and someone at one point or another is asking for the recipe. Simple ingredients make up this classic dish. Great for a side dish for a BBQ or potluck dinner party. This recipe is a smaller one, makes about 4 side dish servings. You can easily double or triple the recipe for a larger crowd. This is the size I make for a weeknight meal with my family.