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pea and pasta salad

Recipe by
Jo Beth Hartz
The Villages, FL

I made this for company and they loved. My girlfriend asked for the recipe and has used it for guests, also.

yield 8 people - 1 1/4 cups serving.
prep time 15 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For pea and pasta salad

  • 4 c
    fresh or frozen peas; cooked, drained and cooled
  • 8 oz
    mini farfalle pasta; cooked,rinsed with cold water and drained
  • 1/2 c
    chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 c
    chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 c
    chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh dill
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh dill
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh mint
  • 3 c
    chop cooked chicken (optional)
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 c
    white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    country-style dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp
    honey
  • 3/4 tsp
    kosher sal
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil

How To Make pea and pasta salad

  • 1
    Make the Salad. Toss together peas, pasta, bell peppers, parsley, basil, dill, mint and if desired chicken.
  • 2
    Make the Dressing. Whisk together white wine vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss.
  • 3
    Note: I used dry herbs - 2 teaspoons each. It makes a lot. I only used half the seasoning in salad.

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