Quick Macaroni Salad

Name: Quick Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/3 cup frozen peas; 1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons chopped celery; 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon diced pimientos; 1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.—Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water.
2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in macaroni and peas. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 276 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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