Pimento Salad Recipes

PIMENTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the elbow macaroni 1 minute shy of the directions on the box then drain (don't rinse) and let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl mix the pimento peppers, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and kosher salt well then add in the pasta and toss until combined.

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions suggest.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, Cheddar, chives, smoked paprika, garlic, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper together until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer the cooked macaroni directly to the large bowl with the cheese mixture and mix until everything is thoroughly combined. Fold in the red bell pepper and garnish with more smoked paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

PIMENTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and drain well. Rinse with cold water.
• Mix in the rest of the ingredients, paprika actually goes in salad.
• Feel free to use more or less of any item to make the dish to your liking.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.

PIMENTO CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop cheese, using a food processor. Add all other ingredients, except crackers and mix well. Add a small amount of crushed saltines crackers to lighten the cheese taste, if needed. Chill.

MOM'S POTATO SALAD WITH PIMENTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and return potatoes to hot pot to dry them. Sprinkle potatoes with vinegar. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and let them cool.
• When potatoes have cooled, add pimento and peas to the bowl. Using a hand held grater, grate the small white onion over the potatoes. The onion juice is what makes this salad so good. Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise dressing to the bowl, or to your liking, to bind.
• Season potato salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to plastic serving wear and pack up for your picnic. Keep this salad in your cooler with beverages or chill until ready to travel.

CORN-PIMENTO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine corn, pimento, green chiles, and cumin. Mix well and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley.

PIMENTO-CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss pasta with cheese in large bowl.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except chives until blended.
• Add mayo mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with chives.

CUCUMBER-PIMENTO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat sugar and vinegar until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients. Pour cooled sugar/vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture. Mix well. Allow to set overnight or for at least 8 hours.
• Enjoy!