Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Pasta Salad




This is my favorite pasta salad. I usually bring this to cook outs during the summer and everyone just loves it. I also add diced ham to it. I am asked to bring this whenever we eat at friends. That and my bbq coleslaw.

Ingredients
3-5 hard boiled eggs
1 lb macaroni, elbow
1 c real mayo
2 dash(es) ranch dressing ( 2 big tablespoons i would say )
2 c sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c of frozen petite or baby peas
salt
pepper
onion powder


Directions
Cook the pasta according to the box.
As the pasta is cooking chop up your hard boiled eggs in a bowl you will be serving the pasta in. Add the mayo, ranch dressing, salt, pepper and onion powder to taste. Stir together and set aside.
Set up your colander to drain your pasta in your sink and add the frozen peas. Then drain your cooked pasta over the peas.
Run cold water over the pasta and peas. Add the peas and pasta to the bowl with the dressing in it.
Lastly add the cheese and stir all together. Chill in frig for about 2 hours so the flavors combine. If it get a little dry add some more mayo and a little ranch dressing when you are ready to serve. 

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