MACARONI SALAD

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This is a versatile macaroni salad. You can add ham to it and make it a main salad. This is great for those people who like a pasta salad without the vinegar in it. This was a great hit at Fourth of July!Just had to give everyone the recipe.

Provided by Deborah Mackrodt

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-5 hard boiled eggs
1 lb macaroni, elbow
1 c real mayo
2 dash(es) ranch dressing ( 2 big tablespoons i would say )
2 c sharp cheddar cheese
2 c of frozen petite or baby peas
salt
pepper
onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta according to the box.
  • 2. As the pasta is cooking chop up your hard boiled eggs in a bowl you will be serving the pasta in. Add the mayo, ranch dressing, salt, pepper and onion powder to taste. Stir together and set aside.
  • 3. Set up your colander to drain your pasta in your sink and add the frozen peas. Then drain your cooked pasta over the peas.
  • 4. Run cold water over the pasta and peas. Add the peas and pasta to the bowl with the dressing in it.
  • 5. Lastly add the cheese and stir all together. Chill in frig for about 2 hours so the flavors combine. If it get a little dry add some more mayo and a little ranch dressing when you are ready to serve.

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