Pasta Salad with Green Peas, Red Peppers, and Cheddar Recipe

Name: Pasta Salad with Green Peas, Red Peppers, and Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 10 ounces pasta, any short shape (try gemelli or farfalle); 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips; 1/3 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured; 1 large celery stalk, diced; 5 or 6 radishes, thinly sliced, or 1/3 cup thinly sliced daikon radish, cut into half circles; 1 cup diced vegan Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or dill, or a combination; 1/2 cup Salsa and Olive Oil Salad Dressing (page 223), or 1/3 cup vinaigrette, homemade (page 221), or store-bought; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

8 to 10 ounces pasta, any short shape (try gemelli or farfalle)
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
1 large red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips
1/3 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured
1 large celery stalk, diced
5 or 6 radishes, thinly sliced, or 1/3 cup thinly sliced daikon radish, cut into half circles
1 cup diced vegan Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or dill, or a combination
1/2 cup Salsa and Olive Oil Salad Dressing (page 223), or 1/3 cup vinaigrette, homemade (page 221), or store-bought
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente.
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When the pasta is almost done, add the peas and cook briefly.
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Drain and rinse until cool, then drain well again.
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Toss the pasta and peas with the remaining ingredients.
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Serve at once.
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I love this with Red and Green Cashew Butter Wraps (page 153).
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This is also a great companion to veggie burgers with all the fixingslettuce, tomato, vegan mayonnaise, and mustardfor a carefree meal.
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Calories: 350
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Total Fat: 17g
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Protein: 8g
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Carbohydrates: 40g
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Fiber: 5.5g
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Sodium: 350mg

1388

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 to 10 ounces pasta, any short shape (try gemelli or farfalle), 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, 1 large red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips, 1/3 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad with Green Peas, Red Peppers, and Cheddar falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pasta Salad with Green Peas, Red Peppers, and Cheddar

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