Awesome Macaroni Salad

Submitted by BradshawMom

"Great recipe for summertime."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 3 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons pickle relish
• 1 cup carrot
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 3 celery ribs
• 1 (6 ounce) can shrimp
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1⁄2 cup bacon bits
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic

directions

1. Prepare all chunked ingredients. Set aside.
2. In large bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth.
3. Add chunk ingredients and toss well.

Reviews

[OceanLuvinGranny]

This salad is truly "awesome!" I was so glad to finally find a pasta salad that uses a ranch style dressing instead of the usual Italian dressing. I usually avoid pasta salad because of that. I left out the shrimp because we are not shrimp fans. But other than that, I followed the recipe. Very, very good!! Thanks so much for sharing it.