pasta salad

chesterfield, VA
Updated on Jun 5, 2012

this recipe was passed on to me by my late mother in law. she made the best pasta salad i ever tasted. i remember how much time and love she put into every one she made, i still put the love in, i have just changed a few things to save time and added a little twist to the flavor.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 box wacky mac
  • 1 medium cucumber, peel. deseeded(if desire)
  • 1 large tomato. diced or use cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced(if desire)
  • 1/2 package crumbles or block cheese, cubed any flavor
  • 5-6 - sweet gherkins, diced + some juice
  • - mayonnaise
  • - ranch dressing
  • - garlic salt
  • - ground black pepper

How To Make pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Cook macaroni according to package.cool.meanwhile, prepare cucumber, tomato, onion and pickles.
  • Step 2
    Pour macaroni into large mix bowl, add mayo,garlic salt,pepper, pickles and onion mix well. add cheese and ranch dressing(to taste)mix. lay tomato and cucumber slices on top. ENJOY!!
  • Step 3
    Tip: i usually try and use a sharp cheese or a mix of monterey jack and sharp. also if i have it on hand i love the taste of a red bell pepper diced and added.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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