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This is the PERFECT and the EASIEST pasta salad, a true classic for any pot luck, BBQ or church supper.

CLASSIC PASTA SALAD – 8 servings

2 cups ROTINI or elbow macaroni, cooked per package directions
1 SMALL can Le Seur peas, drained WELL
2 LARGE eggs, hard boiled and diced
2/3 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 SMALL mini red peppers, diced
1/3 cup FINELY diced red onion
2 celery ribs, FINELY diced
3 tablespoons chopped FRESH parsley leaves
1/2 cup SMALL diced extra-sharp cheddar cheese
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste

• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Fold in pasta, peas, eggs, bell pepper, onion, celery and cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate for AT LEAST 2 hours before serving.