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

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.

Questions

Can I make Cheddar Pasta Salad dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free salad collection instead.

Can I make Cheddar Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Cheddar Pasta Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cheddar Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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