Macaroni, Pea and Cheese Salad 

Macaroni Pea Salad is so versatile. You can add all kinds of things to it and never serve it the same way twice. 

Ingredients

2 c. uncooked macaroni
1 sweet pepper, seeded and chopped fine
1 onion, chopped fine
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 to 2 ribs celery, chopped
2 hard boiled eggs (Optional)  chopped fine
1 dill pickle, (Optional) chopped fine
1 can peas, drained
8 oz. cheddar cheese, cut in small cubes
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sour cream
2 Tbs. vinegar
1 Tbs. prepared mustard
2 tsp. parsley
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
12 tsp. pepper

Directions

Fill a large pot with water and add 2 teaspoons salt.  Bring the water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions.  Drain. Place drained macaroni in a large bowl.

Add the pepper, onion, carrot, celery, dill pickle, peas and cheese. Stir to combine.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, parsley, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour this over macaroni and stir to combine. Taste the salad and adjust the salt, pepper and vinegar if needed. 

Allow the flavors to marry for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.