Pampered Chef Recipes




Pampered Chef Recipes

Family Pasta Salad

Source: The Pampered Chef

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked cavatappi pasta
1 (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 small carrot, grated
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions in Professional (8-quart) Stockpot; drain using large Colander.

Meanwhile, cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes using Crinkle Cutter.

Place frozen peas in small Colander and rinse under cold running water to thaw; drain. Slice celery using Chef's Knife. Finely chop onion using Food Chopper. Grate carrot using Deluxe Cheese Grater fitted with coarse grating drum.

Place pasta in large Colander Bowl. Add cheese cubes, peas, celery, onion and carrot; mix gently using Mix 'N Scraper.

Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, salt and black pepper in Small Batter Bowl; stir into pasta mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Makes 16 servings.