Deluxe Creole Macaroni Salad
When I came across this recipe for Creole pasta salad I knew it would be a hit. It has everything in it that we love, from crunchy celery, to salty olives, to a great buttermilk dressing.
Servings 14
Calories 277kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound elbow macaroni cooked, drained, rinsed
- 2 cups tomatoes seeded, diced . You can omit these if you want
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ cup celery diced
- ½ cup sweet onion diced
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives sliced
For the dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning optional, more or less, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all of the salad ingredients in a very large bowl.
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Stir again before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg