CREAMY CUCUMBER MAC SALAD

Creamy Cucumber Mac Salad image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 c fine diced celery
1/2 c bell peppers - your choice - diced
2 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 small red onion, diced small
2 green onion, sliced, green part only
1 c cucumber , small seeded type - diced
2 Tbsp heaping, sweet pickle relish, or diced sweet pickes
1/2 c shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp each - season salt & pepper
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp celery seed
3/4 c mayonnaie
1/2 c sour cream
8 oz macaroni, i used 4 ounces each - ditalini and elbow macaroni - cook according to package, drain and rinse
1 Tbsp sweet pickle juice - optional - i add this at end if needs more sweetness
I sometimes stir in 1/2 cup miracle whip right before serving

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, toss the first 9 ingredients together.
2. Now, add mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, sugar, celery seed, and red wine vinegar.
3. Mix well.
4. Now, stir in the pasta and mix till well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference. This is where I add the juice if needed. Stir in cheese.
5. Refrigerate to chill, at least a few hours. If you like a mac salad that is on the wetter side, after the macaroni absorbs the dressing...you may want to make a batch and 1/2 of the dressing or I add about 1/2 cup miracle whip before serving.. Enjoy!