Cheddar Pasta Salad

Name: Cheddar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp English mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A creamy macaroni salad tossed with sharp cubed English cheddar, sweet peas, crunchy celery, and a tangy mustard dressing.

25 minEasyServes 6350 cal/serving

BritishSaladStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 ribs celery, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp English mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Boil water in a large pot and cook 8 oz elbow macaroni according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp English mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3

Add cooled 8 oz elbow macaroni, 1.5 cups cubed sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup thawed frozen peas, 2 ribs diced celery, and 1/4 cup diced red onion to the bowl with dressing.
4

Toss all ingredients gently until well combined, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Cheddar Pasta Salad take?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I make Cheddar Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cheddar Pasta Salad is 8 oz elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Cheddar Pasta Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does Cheddar Pasta Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Cheddar Pasta Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Cheddar Pasta Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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