Creamy Pasta Salad

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Macaroni Salad Ingredients:

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*16 ounces package or box of small Shell Macaroni or Campanelle or small Salad Roni, cook according to directions, drained and rinsed with cooled water

*1/2 cup Shallots, minced (or Red Onion)

*1/4 Red Bell Pepper, diced

*1/4 Green Bell Pepper, diced

*1/4 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced

*1/4 Orange Bell Pepper, diced

*7-8 Pieces Cooked **Peppered Bacon, chopped small

*6 Hard Boiled Eggs, cooked, yolks removed and discard, dice the egg whites

*1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, small cubes

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Combine the above macaroni salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and set aside and make dressing.

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Creamy Dressing Ingredients:

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*1 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise

*1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt, more if needed

*1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard

*1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

*1 tablespoon Sugar

*1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder

*1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

*1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

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Mix well together the above dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Then add to the macaroni salad and gently mix altogether. Add extra Greek yogurt if needed for desired creamy texture.

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**Add 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper but only if you didn’t use peppered bacon

 

Enjoy!

Lindy