Description
Creamy Ranch Pea Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of sweet peas, creamy dressing, and cheddar cheese, making it a perfect dish for gatherings or a quick meal. This salad is simple to prepare and delivers irresistible flavor, making it a go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed and drained
- 4 cups small sea shell pasta, cooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 0.4-ounce package dry restaurant-style ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/4 cup diced celery
Instructions
- Add the thawed peas to a large mixing bowl.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cold peas and cold pasta.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, yellow mustard, and dry ranch dressing mix.
- Pour the dressing over the peas, pasta, and cheese. Stir gently until combined.
- Fold in the sunflower kernels and diced celery.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.
Make ahead of time to let flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg