Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad
Full of bold flavors reminiscent of my southern favorite, pimento cheese, this salad is a real winner. Make it just like the recipe states and you won’t be disappointed.
Servings 8
Calories 386kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons green onions chopped, divided
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice from a jar of pickles
- 1 tablespoon pimento juice from the jar of pimentos
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces pimentos divided
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cubed
Instructions
- Cook the pasta per package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, 3 tablespoons of the green onion, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika until creamy smooth.
- Add in the pasta and gently fold to coat.
- Fold in the pimentos (all but a tablespoon or so, saving the rest for garnish) and cheese.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Serve garnished with remaining green onion and pimentos.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1202IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg