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Smith Family Pasta Salad
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Summer Pasta Salad

A simple, homey pasta salad that compliments any BBQ or hamburger dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Fridge Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, miracle whip, olives, pasta, salad, side dish, simple, summer
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 box Ditalini or Elbow Macaroni Pasta
  • 1 can Large Black Olives
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 4 stalks green onion

For the dressing

  • 3 cups Miracle Whip
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta, al dente, according to packaging directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse.
  • While pasta is cooking, slices the black olives, green onion (using the white and just into the green part), and celery. Set aside.
  • Combine Miracle Whip, sour cream, mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  • Once pasta is cooked, in a large bowl, combine pasta, olives, green onion, celery and dressing. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for 1-3 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!