Creamy, Cheesy Pasta Salad

LorenLou's Note:

I love cheese in a pasta salad - good with BBQ or for a picnic, or any time you want a creamy pasta salad!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 3 dill pickles, finely chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
• 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 3 celery ribs, sliced thinly
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced into 1/4 inch cubes

For the Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise (can use low-fat Hellmann's or Kraft)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Gently toss all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise and milk.
4. Then add the sugar and vinegar.
5. Stir well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to combine.
7. Refrigerate at least 2 hours Overnight is even better.

Reviews

[Mrs. Moon]

My family loved it! Thanks for sharing!

[katie1980]

Great recipe, I eliminated the onion so it would have a longer fridge life and figured the cheese wasn't needed. Maybe add chicken next time, everyone loved it, thank you!!!

[Chef #866001]

I found this to have way too much sugar and vinegar, I might try again with about 2tsp of each because I like the rest of the ingredients together