Tangy Pea and Cheese Macaroni Salad

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Are you having a Memorial Day BBQ this weekend?  If so, you’ll need a great salad to feed a large group.  This Tangy Pea and Cheese Macaroni Salad is the perfect side dish for your holiday BBQ; it has a wonderful, sweet and tangy flavor that will leave your guests wanting more. 

So get out a large bowl and let’s get started.  Boil your 1 lb. of elbow macaroni in a large pot according to the package directions.

tangy pea and cheese salad 1While you are cooking the pasta, chop up your onion and dice your cheese into little cubes.
cheese-and-onion-wAfter you’re done chopping the onion and the cheese, you can mix up the dressing for the salad.  Combine condensed milk, vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

pea-and-cheese-salad-2-wAfter making the dressing, it’s time to combine the macaroni, onion, peas, and cheese in a separate bowl.pea-and-cheese-salad-3-wThen add dressing to the macaroni mixture.  Mix thoroughly and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.  This gives the peas time to thaw out.pea-salad-4-wThis recipe makes 10 generous servings of salad.  If you need less salad you can divide the recipe in half.  Now you can eat a delicious salad and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

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