MODERN AMERCIAN MACARONI SALAD

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I watched diners drive-ins and dives and the once show had a wonderful looking pasta salad called Mama's Mac Salad that I just had to try and recreate, so here is my version! I used bow tie because that is what I had in the cupboard, the true Mama's salad uses shells, but use what you want or have on hand. The box said 6 servings- but once everything was cooked and mixed together it looked like more so I am guessing on the servings being 8.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 27m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces bow tie pasta
1/4 cup fined died red onion
1/4 cup fine diced green bell pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil pasta for 12 minutes in salted water drain well and let cool while you mix up the "juice" for the salad and cut up vegetables.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard and spices in the largest bowl you have- you will need it!
  • Taste and adjust salt etc to your taste.
  • Throw in onion, bell pepper, cool pasta and cheese. Toss a lot to coat completely and mix everything around, taste again and sprinkle any additional spice you might want to add mixing well after each addition.
  • Place in a sealed plastic container and refrigerate several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 724.5, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 14.2

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