Macaroni Salad Creole Style Recipes

Steps:

• Soak the red onion in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes; drain and pat dry. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs. Drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons milk. Let cool.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, pickle brine, sugar, hot sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the macaroni, red onion, bell peppers, celery, celery leaves and parsley; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving; season with salt.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package.
• While it is cooking, combine tomato, cheese, carrot, celery, green or red pepper, olives, and onion in a large mixing bowl.
• Stir in mayonnaise and vinegar.
• When the macaroni is done, immediately run cold water over the pasta in a colander to stop cooking and to rinse.
• Add the macaroni to tomato mixture. Toss gently to mix. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, to let the flavors blend.