Homestyle Macaroni Salad

For this classic side salad, we mixed cavatappi pasta, hard-boiled eggs, and chopped vegetables with a tangy buttermilk-mayo dressing.



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Servings: fourteen 1-cup servings
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    cavatappi or macaroni pasta
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  • hard-cooked eggs, chopped
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  • 1 cup
    chopped celery
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  • 1/3 cup
    finely chopped red bell pepper
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  • 1 tablespoon
    minced jalapeno, optional
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  • 1/3 cup
    chopped red onion
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  • 1/2 cup
    buttermilk
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  • 1/2 cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 2-1/2 tablespoons
    cider vinegar
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  • 3 tablespoons
    snipped fresh chives
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  • 1-1/4 teaspoons
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground red pepper
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Transfer to colander and rinse under cold water; drain.
2.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl until well blended. Add cooled pasta and toss to coat. Makes fourteen 1-cup servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Cover salad and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 8.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 289 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 3%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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