A macaroni salad is always a good side dish for a picnic or barbecue. This one is simple and quickly prepared.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup light mayonnaise
• 1/3 Cup light sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 Cups large elbow multigrain pasta, cooked until tender
• 1-1/2 Cups diced celery
• 1 Cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 Cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 Cup chopped green onion

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Add the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir until well mixed.

Refrigerate and serve chilled.