Garden Shell Salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked small shell pasta
• 2 cups frozen baby peas
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine pasta, peas, celery, red pepper, and onion.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to combine.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.