3 cup medium shell macaroni
2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
4 tsp vinegar
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
3/4 tsp salt
Directions
In a large kettle cook macaroni in a large amount of boiling salted
water until tender; drain. Cool to room temperature. Toss with
cheese, celery, green pepper and onion.
Combine sour cream, mayonnaise or salad dressing, and milk; stir in
relish, vinegar, mustard and salt. Toss with macaroni mixture.
Cover and chill for several hours.
Serve in a lettuce lined bowl. Garnish with green pepper rings if
desired.
Servings: 1 salad
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