Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad

Name: Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni; 11 oz pimento cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup salad dressing; 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 3 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish; 2 tbsp milk; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; sugar, to taste

This creamy and flavorful Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad from @dinnerin321 is a Southern classic made easy. Combining elbow macaroni with pimento cheese, mayonnaise, sweet relish, and green onions, it's the perfect side dish for any potluck or holiday gathering.

🌍Southern 🏷️Pimento cheese 🏷️Macaroni salad 🏷️Pasta salad 🏷️Comfort food Side dish

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Total

1h 20m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni
11 oz pimento cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup salad dressingoptional
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
3 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp milk
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
sugar, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.
2
Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pimento cheese, mayonnaise (or salad dressing), sweet relish, and sliced green onions.
4
Season with salt and black pepper.
5
Mix the dressing ingredients until well combined.
6
Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl with the dressing.
7
Gently fold the macaroni into the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
8
Add a splash of milk to loosen the salad to your desired consistency and mix again.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar if desired.
10
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
11
Garnish with additional sliced green onions before serving.