Pasta Salad--Inspired by Rita Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas, uncooked (or fresh peas, scalded for 1 to 2 minutes)
3/4 cup baby carrots
2 celery ribs
5 -6 spring onions or 5 -6 green onion tops
1/3-1/2 cup salad dressing (or your favorite mayo)
1 tbsp tarragon vinegar
1 tbsp fresh ground horseradish
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper , to taste
rita grilled portabella mushroom, diced (grilled portabella mushrooms) (optional)

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to package instructions, al dente.
Drain in colander, then rinse with cold water.
When macaroni is chilled and well drained, return to pan.
In foodprocessor, chop celery ribs and carrots (separately if using mini-food processor).
Gently toss frozen peas with pasta, breaking apart any peas that are frozen together.
Add chopped celery and carrots and gently toss again.
In foodprocessor, blend remaining ingredients, excluding the mushrooms.
Pour over pasta and vegetables, gently folding until coated.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Note: If using the option of Rita's Grilled Portabello Mushrooms, they can be blended in with the carrot and celery addition, or served as an optional topping or side to be added by each individual.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.59 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.55g	18%
Cholesterol	8.13mg	3%
Sodium	146mg	6%
Potassium	216.99mg	5%
Total Carbs	35.29g	12%
Sugars	10.6g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	5.54g	11%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	40.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.2 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.65g	18%
Cholesterol	7.49mg	3%
Sodium	134.66mg	6%
Potassium	200.14mg	5%
Total Carbs	32.55g	12%
Sugars	9.78g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.12g	14%
Protein	5.11g	11%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	10%
Calcium	37.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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