Southern Pasta Salad

Name: Southern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 16 oz rotini pasta; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish; 4 oz diced pimentos, drained; 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

A classic potluck staple featuring tender rotini, sharp cheddar, hard-boiled eggs, and crisp vegetables in a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

30 minEasyServes 8340 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSaladStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

16 oz rotini pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
4 oz diced pimentos, drained
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Cook 16 oz rotini pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.
3

Add cooled 16 oz rotini pasta, 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese, 2 diced celery stalks, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 4 oz drained diced pimentos to the dressing bowl.
4

Toss all ingredients together gently until evenly coated.
5

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Questions

Can I make Southern Pasta Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Southern Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 16 oz rotini pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Southern Pasta Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Southern Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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