CREAMY MACARONI SALAD

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I added a bag of peas to this, and thought about adding some cheese. Recipe courtesy of The Secret Life of a Chef's Wife. Serving size is estimated.

Provided by AmyZoe

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 lb pasta (elbow or shells)
4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dill pickle
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup diced pimentos or 1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Prepare dressing by whisking together the nine ingredients, and then chilling in the fridge until just before serving.
Fill a large pot with water, adding a tablespoon of table salt for each gallon of water. Over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil and add pasta. Rinse and drain with cold water when cooked.
Drain pasta again and chill until assembly. Prepare all additives and set aside until assembly.
Just before serving, toss pasta and additives together and stir in the dressing.
Let guests salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 186.2, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 7.5

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