Macaroni Salad with Sharp Cheddar and Chipotle

Name: Macaroni Salad with Sharp Cheddar and Chipotle
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: , Salt and pepper; 1 pound, elbow macaroni (see note); 1 cup, minced red onion; 1 , celery rib, minced; 1 1/2 cups, shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons, minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo; 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons, fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon, Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon, garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups, mayonnaise (see note)

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2010

Side Dishes

Pasta

Cheese

This no-fuss picnic classic has just two core ingredients: pasta and mayonnaise. So you might be surprised at just how far a little technique can take you.

SERVES8 to 10

TIME50 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We used plenty of water when cooking our Macaroni Salad with Sharp Cheddar and Chipotle to ensure the pasta cooked evenly and efficiently. We seasoned the water generously with salt to flavor the pasta. To prevent the salad from drying out,...

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