pasta salad

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
lisa moore
chesterfield, VA

this recipe was passed on to me by my late mother in law. she made the best pasta salad i ever tasted. i remember how much time and love she put into every one she made, i still put the love in, i have just changed a few things to save time and added a little twist to the flavor.

(2 ratings)
prep time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta salad

  • 1 box
    wacky mac
  • 1 md
    cucumber, peel. deseeded(if desire)
  • 1 lg
    tomato. diced or use cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 md
    onion, diced(if desire)
  • 1/2 pkg
    crumbles or block cheese, cubed any flavor
  • 5-6
    sweet gherkins, diced + some juice
  • mayonnaise
  • ranch dressing
  • garlic salt
  • ground black pepper

How To Make pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook macaroni according to package.cool.meanwhile, prepare cucumber, tomato, onion and pickles.
  • 2
    Pour macaroni into large mix bowl, add mayo,garlic salt,pepper, pickles and onion mix well. add cheese and ranch dressing(to taste)mix. lay tomato and cucumber slices on top. ENJOY!!
  • 3
    Tip: i usually try and use a sharp cheese or a mix of monterey jack and sharp. also if i have it on hand i love the taste of a red bell pepper diced and added.

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