Pixies Ditalini Green Pea Summer Salad Food

DITALINI AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups ditalini as the label directs. Cook 1 minced garlic clove in 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat, 4 minutes. Add 1 cup thawed frozen peas, 1/3 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; bring to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes. Puree the liquid, half of the peas and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Toss with the pasta and the remaining peas; season with salt. Top with basil and more parmesan.

PIXIE'S DITALINI GREEN PEA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil your pasta according to directions on pkg. Do not rinse. Use pasta pot to mix all ingredients in after pasta is cooked. Chill at least 4 hours in refrigerator. Only add the cheese after all other ingredients are blended. Recipes Doubles easily for gatherings and special occasions Just buy twice the amount.

PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
• Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and fold/stir to combine.
• Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance.

DITALINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander then immerse in cold water until pasta is cool. Drain thoroughly and place in a bowl with the vegetable oil. Toss until pasta is coated evenly with the oil. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the vegetables.
• Place tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, garlic, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables, cover bowl, and let marinate for several hours in the refrigerator.
• Drain the marinated vegetables, reserving the liquid. Combine vegetables, cooked pasta, peas, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
• Whisk the mayonnaise into the reserved marinade and pour over salad. Toss gently to mix. Cover and chill until ready to serve.