Wednesday 13 January 2016

Creamy Southern Pasta Salad

Everybody likes pasta salad.  So this is guaranteed to be a hit at potlucks and picnics.  This recipe came from Pinterest.

Ingredients:
  • 8 ounce Macaroni 
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup sweet salad cubes (sweet pickle relish)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled, small cubed or shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:
  • Cook pasta in rolling well salted boiling water just under the time on package or al dente. 
  • Drain into a colander, rinse briefly with cold water and allow to drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the celery, red and green bell peppers, onion, salad cubes, vinegar, seasoning salt and black pepper; mix well.
  • Fold in the mayonnaise and the sour cream blending well. 
  • Taste and add additional salt if needed. 
  • Fold in the pasta.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
  • Fold in the cheese before serving. 

Cheese may be added up to several hours if needed to transport.

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