Description
This classic creamy pasta salad with peas and cheese is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for family gatherings, picnics, and everyday meals. Tender pasta, sweet peas, and rich cheese come together in a smooth, balanced dressing that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g short pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
- Add frozen peas to the warm pasta and stir gently.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, and vinegar until smooth.
- Combine dressing with pasta and peas.
- Fold in shredded cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add diced ham, sweetcorn, or fresh herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If the salad thickens, stir in a spoon of milk or yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg