# Macaroni Salad

A creamy and flavorful macaroni salad featuring a blend of vegetables and a secret Parmesan Peppercorn dressing.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb elbow pasta
- 1/2 whole red onion
- 1/2 whole green pepper, seeds removed
- 1/2 whole leek, cleaned and trimmed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup parmesan peppercorn dressing
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 pound of elbow pasta until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and let it cool slightly.
3. While the pasta cooks, dice 1/2 a red onion, remove the seeds from 1/2 a green pepper, and clean and trim 1/2 a leek.
4. Place the onion, green pepper, and leek into a food processor.
5. Pulse the vegetables in the food processor until they are finely chopped and evenly mixed, then transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.
7. Pour in 1/2 a cup of mayonnaise and gently mix everything together by hand or with a large spoon until the pasta is evenly coated.
8. Add 1/2 a cup of Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing and mix thoroughly.
9. Add 1 tbsp of kosher salt, granulated garlic, white pepper, and onion powder and mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

## Equipment

- large pot
- food processor
- large mixing bowl
- large spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZurnYYANAW/?stkn=bzBiMW5wdzYwNmRk
- Creator: Local Hero Deli and Catering
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f536160c-fc40-476c-b32b-e4d308609dc9
- Extracted: 2026-09-09

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