Macaroni Green Pea Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this creamy and colorful Macaroni Green Pea Salad, a refreshing twist on a classic pasta salad perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch. Packed with tender elbow macaroni, crisp red bell peppers, carrots, and sweet green peas, this dish is a vibrant blend of textures and flavors. The tangy, creamy dressing—made with a mix of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sugar—ties everything together beautifully. Finely chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of freshness to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this easy-to-make salad is a crowd-pleaser that's as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy a dish that’s as inviting as it is satisfying with this macaroni salad recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the macaroni cooks, place the frozen green peas in a colander. Run hot water over them for 1-2 minutes to thaw. Drain well and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.

Step 5

Add the cooked and cooled macaroni, thawed green peas, diced red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Give it a final toss to incorporate.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	870.6 grams (870.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2436

Total Fat 146.80g	188%
Saturated Fat 19.70g	99%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 205mg	68%
Sodium 2980mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 237.80g	86%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 32.80g
Protein 41.30g	83%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 942mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 39.0%