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Louisiana Macaroni Salad
For the salad:
1 lb. elbow macaroni (or your favorite salad pasta)
1 cup finely chopped onions
2 cups dill pickles, drained and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and finely
chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
4 finely chopped hard-boiled eggs
1 cup dry white wine
For the dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise, or as much as you like
1/4 cup Creole mustard (or1/8 cup Dijon + 1/8 cup Deli
Style)
2 tbsp. Louisiana hot sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions,
drain, and cool. Combine in a large mixing bowl with the
rest of the salad ingredients. Whisk together the
dressing ingredients and blend this into the salad
ingredients. If it is still too dry, add more
mayonnaise. Refrigerate for 1 day before serving.
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