Pea And Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Pea And Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pea pods; 8 ounces dried elbow macaroni; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional); 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup milk (optional); 1/4 cup horseradish mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery; 2 tablespoons chopped onions

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh pea pods
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk (optional)
1/4 cup horseradish mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons chopped onions

1
Remove tips and strings from pea pods.
2
Cook macaroni according to package directions in lightly salted boiling water, adding pea pods and peas during last 1 minutes of cooking.
3
Drain and rinse.
4
Halve pea pods diagonally; set pasta and pea pods aside.
5
In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
6
In large bowl combine cooked macaroni, pea pods, peas, celery and onion.
7
Pour mayonnaise mixture over macaroni mixture.
8
Stir gently to combine.
9
If necessary, add additional milk (1 to 2 Tbsp) to moisten.
10
Top with additional pea pods, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh pea pods, 8 ounces dried elbow macaroni, 1 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional), 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing, and more.

Yes, Pea And Macaroni Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pea And Macaroni Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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