5 from 24 votes
Pimento Pasta Salad
This pimento pasta salad features tender elbow macaroni combined with sharp cheddar cheese and drained pimento peppers for a mildly tangy, creamy side dish. Mayonnaise binds the ingredients while a touch of cayenne and kosher salt add mild heat and seasoning. The salad is chilled before serving to meld the flavors and create a cool, satisfying complement to main dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
313 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 12 ounces pimento pepper drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni 1 minute shy of the directions on the box then drain (don't rinse) and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl mix the pimento peppers, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and kosher salt well then add in the pasta and toss until combined.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
111mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
412IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.