Delicious and colourful accompaniment to a braai table. Add some diced ham or leftover chicken to transform this salad into a main meal.

Ingredients

• 1 x 400 g Rhodes Quality Processed Peas, drained
• 125 ml coarsely-torn basil
• 200 g baby tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 125 ml finely-chopped red onion
• 1 yellow pepper, cut into small dice
• 90 g cheddar cheese, cut into 1 cm squares
• 500 ml (2 C) cooked and seasoned pasta shells
• salt and pepper
• 125 ml mayonnaise
• 125 ml sour cream
• 15 ml finely chopped garlic
• 45 ml (3 T) finely chopped parsley
• a little cold water

Method

1. Place the Rhodes Quality Processed Peas in a large mixing bowl and add the basil, tomatoes, onion, yellow pepper, cheese and pasta.
2. Season to taste then toss well.
3. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic and parsley together.
4. Whisk in a few spoons of cold water to thin the dressing down to a runny consistency.
5. Pour it over the salad, toss well, transfer to a salad bowl then serve with a roast or braai.