Best 9 Summer Macaroni Salad With Peas And Radish Recipes

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Indulge in a vibrant burst of summer flavors with our refreshing Macaroni Salad with Peas and Radish. This delightful salad bursts with the sweetness of fresh peas, crunchy radishes, crisp celery, and a medley of vibrant colors from chopped hard-boiled eggs. Tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and a hint of dill, this salad sings with every bite.

Accompanying this delightful macaroni salad are two additional recipes to tickle your taste buds. For a protein-packed option, try our hearty Ground Beef and Bean Burrito Bowl. This flavorful bowl combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a zesty Mexican-inspired dressing, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy rice.

If you're craving a taste of the Mediterranean, our Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a delightful choice. This salad features fluffy quinoa tossed with roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Whether you're planning a summer picnic, a backyard barbecue, or simply looking for a light and flavorful meal, these recipes have you covered. Dive into the culinary journey and discover the vibrant flavors of summer with our Macaroni Salad with Peas and Radish, Ground Beef and Bean Burrito Bowl, and Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS



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I love macaroni salad, but wanted something a bit lighter. I looked through a lot of recipes and combined the best of all, and added my special touch--this was a big hit even among folks who don't normally like macaroni salads. The peas are the real surprise.

Provided by CACOOK

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 whole green onions, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
½ large red bell pepper, diced
⅓ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste
⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over pasta.
  • Add dressing, green onions, celery, bell pepper, peas, and parsley to the pasta. Mix until well combined.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 93.1 mg, Sugar 3 g

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD



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When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 to 4 tablespoons water or 2% milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small sweet yellow, orange or red pepper, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion and celery. Add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing to add just before serving., To serve, stir in reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS AND RADISH



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I loved Pea Salad as a kid. We always had radishes on the relish trays that were popular in the 60's. I have been cooking for 40+ years, and I never thought to feature peas and radishes together. I will tell you, that the sweetness of the peas, and the distinctive heat of the radishes make a very tasty gastronomic experience....

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 c dry mini elbow macaroni (measured dry and cooked in salted water according to package)
1 c petite peas, cooked
6 large red radishes, halved and sliced thin
2 large scallions, chopped
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
3/8 tsp cracked or coarse black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and toss to mix. Chill 1 hour before serving. Serves 4

SPRING GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 pound whole-wheat fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups), fronds reserved
3 cups baby kale
2 cups snow peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
Freshly cracked black pepper
Handful edible flowers, optional
1 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers or sweet red peppers
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 cloves roasted garlic, recipe follows, peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head garlic, cloves separated, unpeeled

Steps:

  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, add the peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper and roasted garlic to the carafe of a blender. Turn the blender to high and blend until the peppers are pureed and the ingredients are incorporated. Once the mixture is smooth, reduce the speed to low. Remove the cap inside the blender top and slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture into a thick and shiny dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the warm pasta. Add the sliced fennel and toss to combine. Pour into a serving dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the spring vegetables: the baby kale, snow peas, radishes and 1/4 cup of the fennel fronds. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently toss, then place in a mound over the dressed pasta mixture in the serving dish. Garnish with edible flowers if using.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate the cloves in an airtight container. Peel right before using.

SUMMER CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD



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For sunny, lazy days, I make a loaded macaroni salad that's like three salads in one. The mix of fresh veggies, sweet peaches and crunchy pistachios is a surprisingly delicious combo. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
5 green onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 cup pistachios

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, mix chicken, peas, onions, celery, basil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water, then drain again. Add to chicken mixture., Mix yogurt, mayonnaise and remaining lemon juice. Add to salad and mix well. Add peaches and cheeses; toss gently. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with pistachios before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SUMMER PICNIC MACARONI SALAD



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This is the macaroni salad that is served at every family gathering or picnic during the warm weather. It is a true summer comfort food. It also seems to get better with age. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by lockedhalo

Categories     Tuna

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb salad macaroni (cooked)
1 cup frozen peas
4 sweet pickles, finely minced (baby gherkins)
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
6 ounces albacore tuna in water, drained
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (about 1/4-inch pieces)
1 cup mayonnaise
granulated sugar
white vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the macaroni.
  • Pour a mixture of 3 tablespoons vinegar and 2 tablespoons sugar over the drained (still in the colander) macaroni.
  • Drain the macaroni (again).
  • In a large bowl mix salad macaroni, peas, baby gherkins, celery, sweet onion, tuna, cubed cheese.
  • Dressing: Take the mayo, sugar, some vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; mix into the macaroni mixture. You may want to add more dressing.
  • This is a very forgiving salad. You can sub salad shrimp, ham or chicken for the tuna or ditch the meat/fish and add some grated carrots (if using carrots you might want to cut back on the sweet pickles), diced zucchini and diced red peppers.
  • Chill, check the dressing and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.5, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 701.9, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 23.5

YUMMY SUMMER PEA SALAD



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Yummy summer salad!

Provided by TabbyKat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
1 pound cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 sweet onion, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Toss peas, bacon, raisins, Cheddar cheese, onion, and sunflower seeds together in a large bowl. Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 649.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

RADISH SALAD WITH PEAS



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Radishes are crisp and peppery, and when combined with a sweet, citrus-flavored dressing, everybody will be coming back for more of this refreshing salad. We enjoy it as a luncheon salad with crackers and garnished with hard-boiled egg wedges, but it's also the perfect sidekick for a spring/summer cookout or picnic.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Radish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups thinly sliced radishes
½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Combine radishes, peas, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and give it a quick stir until well combined. If time permits, move the bowl to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve garnished with hard-cooked egg wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 27.5 mg

SUMMER MACARONI SALAD



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This recipe has to be the best macaroni salad recipe ever! It has been loved by our family and friends for many years, and I have yet to meet a single person who didn't love it. Perfect for picnics and summer get-togethers.

Provided by starchaser

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups elbow macaroni
½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
½ pint cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 ½ tablespoons diced onion
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, mix salad dressing, sugar, vinegar, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Drain macaroni, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Add to the salad dressing mixture with tomatoes, celery, and onion. Stir until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 425.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, crisp vegetables and a flavorful cheese.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Be sure not to overcook it, or it will become mushy.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the vegetables and cheese, and make the dressing.
  • Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it and rinse it with cold water. This will stop the cooking process and help to prevent the salad from becoming too mushy.
  • Add the macaroni to a large bowl and add the vegetables, cheese, and dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more flavorful.
  • Serve the salad with additional cheese, if desired.

Conclusion:

This summer macaroni salad with peas and radish is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families. With its colorful vegetables and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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