Cajun Pasta Salad

Cajun Pasta Salad: Submitted by: Vickie | Date Added: 8 Aug 2017 Ingredients:

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked in salted water about 9 minutes, drained & rinsed with cold water to stop cooking
2 tablespoon good-quality olive oil, divided
½ cup of shallots, finely minced
1 cup red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons of whole grain Dijon mustard
1 & ½ cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon of hot sauce (ie, Tobasco, Crystals)
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

1. Place macaroni in a large bowl and mix in 1 T olive oil.
2. In a separate medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, including the remaining 1 T olive oil. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, to thin slightly.
3. Adjust seasonings, to taste.
4. Add the macaroni and mix.
5. Top with chopped parsley.