Best Pimento Cheese Salad Recipes

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions suggest.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, Cheddar, chives, smoked paprika, garlic, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper together until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer the cooked macaroni directly to the large bowl with the cheese mixture and mix until everything is thoroughly combined. Fold in the red bell pepper and garnish with more smoked paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

PIMENTO CHEESE JELL-O® SALAD

Steps:

• Stir lemon gelatin and boiling water in a bowl until gelatin has dissolved; set aside to cool.
• Stir crushed pineapple with juice and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a simmer. Set pineapple mixture aside to cool.
• Transfer cooled gelatin and pineapple mixture to a serving dish or mold; stir pimento cheese into mix until completely combined. Gently fold whipped topping into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate overnight.

LEMON PIMENTO CHEESE CONGEALED SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
• Add sugar and pimento cheese.
• Mix well.
• Add pineapple.
• Partially congeal.
• Fold in whipped topping and nuts, if desired.
• Chill until set.

CONCEALED LEMON AND PIMENTO CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add sugar and cheese spread. Mix well. Add drained pineapple.
• Let congeal to consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Fold in cool whip and pecans. Pour into oiled ring mold. Pace in refrigerator to congeal.

PIMENTO-CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss pasta with cheese in large bowl.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except chives until blended.
• Add mayo mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with chives.

PIMENTO CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop cheese, using a food processor. Add all other ingredients, except crackers and mix well. Add a small amount of crushed saltines crackers to lighten the cheese taste, if needed. Chill.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE ASPARAGUS CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted water, boil aspargus for 3 minutes. Remove immediately and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain asparagus in a colander. Slice and set aside. Add pasta to the same boiling water. Boil according to package. Remove and drain in a colander. Run cold water over pasta until cool. Drain. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine the dressing ingredients . Mix well. Fold in asparagus, roasted red peppers & cheese. Chill for at least 1 hour. Top with grilled chicken when ready to serve. Enjoy!

BACON PIMENTO CHEESE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 8-10 minutes, before removing from water and letting them cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon and crumble.
• Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Mix the potatoes, bacon, pimentos, cheese, onions and green onions, toss with the dressing and either enjoy right away or chill in the fridge overnight.