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Mom’s Simple Pasta Salad

Posted By: Brandy on August 21, 2009 in Comfort Food, Pasta, Side Dishes, Uncategorized - Comments: 1 Comment »

This recipe is something my mom has been making since I was a little girl.  She says she got the recipe off the back of the box.  It is really simple and delicious.  I make it whenever I have a summer picnic that I need to bring a quick dish.  It is better when it is made the night before or at least a few hours in advance so that the flavors can really permeate the dish.  Also, be sure not to leave it out too long, as it does have mayo in it.

  • 8 oz shell pasta (I don’t know why but shell pasta makes this taste fabulous, no substitutes)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
  • 3 tbsp green pepper finely diced
  • 3 tbsp pimentos (optional but I never use it)
  • Celery leaf tops and radish rose for garnish (optional – if your entertaining)

NOW, follow these instructions very closely:

  1. Cook pasta
  2. Cut veggies
  3. Cool pasta
  4. Mix all ingredients
  5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours
  6. Eat it. Like It. Smile accordingly.

DON’T COMPLICATE IT! IT IS PERFECT THIS WAY. TRUST ME.

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