CREAMY CONCHIGLIE PASTA SALAD

Creamy Conchiglie Pasta Salad image

Made by creating a dressing of sorts, this is the old Southern way of making pasta salad. Using celery, red and green bell peppers, onion, salad cubes (sweet pickles) with a blend of mayo, seasonings, and vinegar, the pasta melds into a wonderfully creamy, cold side dish that's perfect for cookouts and family gatherings, as well as Sunday dinners.

Provided by Drick

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces conchiglie pasta (small shells)
½ cup minced celery
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped sweet pickles
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse briefly with cold water, and drain again.
Combine celery, red and green bell pepper, pickles, green onion, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Fold in mayonnaise and sour cream until well blended. Taste and add additional seasoning salt if needed. Fold in pasta.
Cover and refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator. Fold in Cheddar cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g