Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 8 oz (250g) dry macaroni pasta
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper (capsicum), (seeded and finely chopped)
  • 1/2 medium red onion, (finely diced)
  • 1 small carrot, (peeled and shredded)
  • 2 dill pickles, (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup mayonnaise, ((S&W, Best Foods, Hellmann's, Japanese or any whole egg mayo))
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar, ((adjust to taste))
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instruction

  • Bring large pot of salted water to the boil over high heat. Add the pasta and boil until al dente (just fork-tender), or follow packet directions.
  • While pasta is boiling, prepare/chop SALAD ingredients and add them to a large serving bowl.
  • Mix DRESSING ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool running water. Drain well and add to the rest of the SALAD ingredients in the large serving bowl.
  • Pour over DRESSING and toss well to evenly combine. Adjust salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.
  • Set aside for at least 15 minutes to let the ingredients warm close to room temperature and settle into each other before serving.