Pimento Cheese Pasta Salad

Step 1

Roast your red pepper on the grill or under the broiler. Transfer it to a plastic bag and allow it to steam. Peel off the skin, deseed it, and finely chop it.

Step 2

Chop your remaining vegetables and grate your cheese.

Step 3

Cook your macaroni according to the package directions for al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it well.

Step 4

Add all your ingredients for the dressing to a bowl and stir to combine. Taste. If you want it sweeter, add more relish. If you want it spicier add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne.

Step 5

Add all your ingredients to a bowl, including the dressing. Gently stir to completely combine.

Step 6

Let your macaroni salad refrigerate for at least an hour.

Step 7

Give it a stir. If you want it to be a little creamier add some additional mayo.

Step 8

Adjust salt to taste

Step 9

Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, extra shredded cheese, scallions, and celery leaves