Pea with Cheese
Salad Recipe

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Pea with Cheese Salad Recipe:

Sweet peas, penne pasta, cheddar cheese, spicy leeks and a creamy Italian dressing combine to make this fresh and flavorful cheese salad.

For variety and a change of taste, try the easy ingredient exchanges below. They will give you simple ideas to make a variety of quick salads.

2-3 servings (as a main dish)

You will need 5 ingredients:

- Fresh or Frozen Peas
- Penne Pasta
- Cheddar Cheese
- Leeks
- Bottled Creamy Italian Dressing


Make Ahead for this Salad:

- If using frozen peas, thaw, drain
and measure out 1 cup
- Prepare pasta according to package directions
and measure out 2 cups

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Ingredients:

fresh or frozen peas – 1 cup
(if using frozen, thaw and drain)

penne pasta – 2 cups cooked

* cheddar cheese – 1/2 cup cubed

leeks – 1/2 cup thinly sliced half-moons
(be sure to thoroughly clean leeks before using –
cutting lengthwise down the middle and
slightly separating each layer as you place under a running
faucet will wash all the dirt away)

*bottled creamy Italian dressing – 1/2 cup
(choose a natural brand without preservatives or artificial ingredients)

* Quick Tip to Lower Fat: Choose a low-fat or nonfat cheddar cheese and Italian dressing

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the cheese salad ingredients and toss well.

2. Allow salad to marinate for an hour or so. Add more dressing if needed.


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Menu Planner:

Quick Meals - Main Meal Ideas:

** This flavorful pea with cheese salad recipe goes great with grilled tuna steaks.

** You can also pair our cheese salad with a bowl of tomato soup and garlic toast. It's a great combination.



Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):

** Serve this quick salad on assorted salad greens with a side of mandarin orange sections and pineapple chunks.

** Another delicious and easy serving idea is to spoon this easy cheese salad over thin slices of avocado along with cheese breadsticks or whole grain crackers.


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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Cheddar Cheese: try Swiss or Gouda

* Instead of Leeks: try Scallions or Roasted Red Peppers

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