Pea And Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add peas, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, celery, and onion to the macaroni. Stir to combine.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta per package directions , making sure not to overcook. Place the peas in the colander and drain the pasta right over the top of the peas, this will cook the peas to a crisp tender doneness. Cool and lightly stir in the rest of the ingredients.
• Chill at least two hours or overnight and serve. You may need to add more salad dressing or mayo as the pasta tends to absorb it the longer you store it.

Steps:

• Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally.
• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the baking soda and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes (this keeps the shrimp moist with a nice crust on the outside).
• Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the butter and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the wine to deglaze and let simmer for 1 more minute. Add the peas and pasta. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Add a generous amount of Parmesan and toss again, adding the pasta water as necessary.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Garnish with more Parmesan and the parsley. Serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peas, cheese and onion. Stir in the mayonnaise and mustard. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• Drain artichokes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid; chop and set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the artichokes, peas, cheese, peppers, onion and pepperoni. Drain pasta; add to artichoke mixture., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and reserved artichoke liquid. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Steps:

• Shell the peas.
• One quart of peas in the pod should yield about two cups of peas.
• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water until it is al dente.
• Steam or boil the peas until tender.
• When each of these is done, plunge them into cold water to stop them cooking and to cool them.
• Meanwhile, chop the bacon into 1" pieces and fry it until crispy.
• Drain it well and allow it to cool.
• Wash and chop the celery finely.
• Add the bacon and celery to the cold drained pasta and peas.
• Mix the celery seed, pepper, cumin and mint into the mayonnaise and stir it into the salad.
• Refrigerate the salad for 20 minutes to an hour to allow the flavours to blend before serving.
• Serve garnished with a wedge of lemon, to be squeezed over if you like your salad a little tarter.

Steps:

• Place peas in a colander, and run warm water over them until they are thawed. Place in a large bowl.
• Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Then combine with peas.
• Stir in onions, feta cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with pepper. Cover, and refrigerator.