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Lemon-Herb Macaroni Salad.

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb of Small Pasta Bowties, Elbows, Medium Shells
  • 1/2 Cup of Frozen Peas
  • 1/2 Large Lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/2 Cup of Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp of Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tsp of Fresh Thyme minced
  • 2 Tsp of Fresh Parsley minced
  • 2 Tsp of Fresh Basil minced
  • 1/2 Cup of Red Pepper diced
  • 1/2 Cup of Red Onion diced
  • Black Pepper
  • Additional chopped fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare pasta as directed, add frozen peas to the boiling pasta water for the final 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice and zest with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, basil).
  • Once pasta and peas are cooled to room temperature, coat them with the lemon-herb dressing and mix in the red pepper and red onion pieces. Toss to fully combine and season well with black pepper to taste.
  • Chill for at least 30-minutes before serving, and garnish with additional fresh herbs.