potato mac salad

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47 Pinches
Oswego, IL
Updated on Sep 28, 2010

I first tried this awesome salad at a Hawaiian Luau here on the mainland. I loved it so much, that I went home and recreated it with a few additions!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups mini shell pasta
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 - kosher dill pickles, chopped
  • 3 - green onions, white and green parts, chopped
  • 4 - hardboiled eggs, whites chopped, yolks set aside
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 - celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 - carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 - large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup zesty italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 4 - boiled egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup flatleaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

How To Make potato mac salad

  • Step 1
    Boil cubed potatoes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to fully cool.
  • Step 2
    Cook the shell pasta according to the directions on the package to al-dente. Then rinse the pasta with cold water and set aside to fully cool.
  • Step 3
    While the pasta is cooking, mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Once the cooked macaroni and potatoes are cooled, lightly toss with the remaining salad ingredients. The pour on 1/2 of the dressing, mixing well and adding more as needed.
  • Step 5
    Serve cold.

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