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Ranch-Pea-Pasta-Salad-Recipe

Ranch Pea Pasta Salad

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This Ranch Pea Pasta Salad delivers irresistible flavor with simple prep. Featuring sweet peas, creamy dressing, and cheddar, it’s ideal for a quick meal or side dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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

  1. Add the thawed peas to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
  3. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cold peas and cold pasta.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, yellow mustard, and dry ranch dressing mix.
  7. Pour the dressing over the peas, pasta, and cheese. Stir gently until combined.
  8. Fold in the sunflower kernels and diced celery.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.

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Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad chill longer than 1 hour.
Substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
Add diced bell peppers for added crunch and color.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 77 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg