Bonus Recipe of the Month: Italian Macaroni Salad Sacramento Estate Tax Planning Attorney Lawyer Near Me John Goralka

By, John M. Goralka
Sacramento, CA

This side salad strikes a perfect balance between the nostalgic charm of classic macaroni salad and the vibrant flavors of modern deli-style pasta salad. Feel free to make it your own with flavorful additions like marinated artichoke hearts, diced salami, or creamy cubes of provolone cheese. 

Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours (to chill in the refrigerator)

Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces ditalini or other short tubular pasta 
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise 
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped 
  • 1 large grill-roasted red bell pepper, chopped 
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives 
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion 
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. 
  2. Sprinkle the pasta with the vinegar. Add the mayonnaise, celery, red pepper, olives, red onion, and basil, and mix. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. (The salad can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated).
  3. Serve chilled. 

Enjoy! ðŸ˜‹

Recipe courtesy of: Kingsford Complete Grilling Cookbook

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Sacramento Estate Planning, Tax Planning and Business Attorney.

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