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Looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, picnic or potluck? Try this creamy macaroni pea salad recipe! Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Creamy Macaroni Pea Salad: An Easy And Delicious Recipe

Looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, picnic or potluck? Try this creamy macaroni pea salad recipe! Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy macaroni salad with peas, macaroni pea salad, macaroni salad with canned peas, macaroni salad with peas, old fashioned macaroni pea salad
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned peas
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup sweet pickles, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cubed cheese

Instructions

  • Drain the canned peas (15 ounces) and set aside.
  • Cook 1 cup elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
    Looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, picnic or potluck? Try this creamy macaroni pea salad recipe! Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.
  • In a large bowl, gently fold together the peas, pasta, onions, pickles, cheese and mayonnaise.
    1 cup diced sweet pickles, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 cup cubed cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    Looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, picnic or potluck? Try this creamy macaroni pea salad recipe! Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.
  • Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours before serving.
    Looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue, picnic or potluck? Try this creamy macaroni pea salad recipe! Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.

Notes

    • Cook the macaroni to al dente.
    • Letting this macaroni salad with canned peas sit in the fridge for several hours before serving for the best flavor.
    • I measure one cup of macaroni when it is raw.
    • Looking for a sweet macaroni salad? Try this one!
    • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg