As a parent, we all have those days when we come home and don’t have the time or energy to cook a full meal. Whether it’s because of work, errands, or just a long day with the kids, we all need a recipe that’s quick, easy, and delicious. That’s where pasta salad comes in. It’s a great recipe to make ahead and have ready in the fridge for those busy days. In this post, we’ll go through the ingredients and instructions for making the perfect pasta salad.
What You’ll Need
The first step in making pasta salad is to gather your ingredients. For this recipe, you’ll need 8 ounces of your favorite pasta, 1 cup of frozen peas (thawed), 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped), 1/2 cup of sweet relish, and 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced). You’ll also need mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Starting Your Prep
Once you have your ingredients, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well. While the pasta is cooking, place the frozen peas in a strainer and run warm water over them until they’re thawed.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, thawed peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, sweet relish, and thinly sliced red onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until everything is well coated. Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and create the perfect taste.
Why Choose Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is not only easy to make, but it’s also a healthy option for busy parents. You can make it in advance, store it in the fridge, and even take it with you on-the-go. It’s perfect for picnics, BBQs, or any other outdoor activities. Plus, it’s a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
Pasta salad is the perfect recipe for busy days. It’s quick, easy, and delicious. You can even make it ahead of time and have it ready in the fridge for when you need it. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are simple to follow. The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed and need a quick meal, try making pasta salad. And don’t forget to sign up for my email list to receive updates about new recipes!
Easy Pasta Salad
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- Pasta Pot
Ingredients
- 8 ounces your favorite pasta (penne, rotini, bow tie, etc.)
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/2 cup sweet relish
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 4 hard boiled eggs chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain well.8 ounces your favorite pasta (penne, rotini, bow tie, etc.)
- While the pasta is cooking, place the frozen peas into a strainer and run warm water over them until they are thawed.1 cup frozen peas
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, thawed peas, chopped hard boiled eggs, sweet relish, and thinly sliced red onion.8 ounces your favorite pasta (penne, rotini, bow tie, etc.), 1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup sweet relish, 4 hard boiled eggs, 1/2 red onion
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make the dressing.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour before serving.