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Southwestern Salad
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12
An unusual approach to the traditional macaroni salad. Make it 2 or 3 days ahead to allow flavors to blend, but do taste before serving since it may need a little more salt or vinegar.Originally from a January 1979 issue of Bon Apetit.
Ingredients:
1 lb small macaroni noodles, such as shell cooked al dente and thoroughly drained or 1 lb ditalini, cooked al dente and thoroughly drained
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup celery, minced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
6 green onions, minced
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
3 dashes worcestershire sauce (generous dashes)
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon roasted green chili pepper, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1 (2 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise (about)
Directions:
1. Place macaroni in large bowl; pour vinegar over and let stand while preparing other ingredients.
2. Add all other ingredients to macaroni and mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 days.
4. Taste for seasonings before serving; there should be a suggestion of chili and a tart tang from the vinegar.
By RecipeOfHealth.com