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Crunchy Macaroni Salad
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 6
Simple, colorful and good. The celery, carrot and red pepper give it a nice crunch. The sour cream gives it some zing. Be sure you have a large bowl ready so you can fold it all together without having to crowd (and mash) the ingredients. Prep time does not include refrigeration time.
Ingredients:
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, onion flakes, pickle relish, salt and pepper.
3. Dice bell pepper, carrot and celery and add to mayonnaise mixture.
4. Carefully fold pasta and peas into mixture.
5. Refrigerate at least two hours.
6. Stir halfway though cooling.
By RecipeOfHealth.com