Green Goddess Macaroni Salad
 
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Recipe type: Sides
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
  • GREEN GODDESS DRESSING:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1-1/2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced, divided
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • MACARONI SALAD:
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), diced
  • ¾ cup radishes, sliced (about 6 regular)
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • Remaining green onions
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tsp tarragon vinegar (apple cider or regular would work too)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Meanwhile, combine mayo, sour cream, anchovy paste, garlic, lemon juice, basil, ½ of the green onions (about a cup), kosher salt, and pepper in a blender and pulse until mixed well and creamy.
  3. In a large bowl, combine vegetables and noodles. Add dressing, vinegar, remaining 2 tsp kosher salt, remaining ½ tsp pepper, and remaining ½ cup basil. Chill until ready to serve.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/green-goddess-macaroni-salad/