It's Time We Finally Let You in on One of Our Most Treasured

• total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

Today, I'm passing down the famous Local Hero Deli family recipe that's been winning hearts for years.

I'm showing you exactly how to make the perfect, and do I mean perfect, Macaroni Salad: creamy, flavorful, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any table.

All the ingredients you'll need:

1 lb elbow pasta

½ red onion

½ green pepper, seeds removed

½ leek

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing

1 tbsp kosher salt

1 tbsp granulated garlic

1 tbsp white pepper

1 tbsp onion powder

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 pound of elbow pasta until al dente.

Tip: Do not add any oil to the water, this prevents the dressing from coating the pasta properly.

Drain the pasta and let it cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

While the pasta cooks dice ½ a red onion, remove the seeds from ½ a green pepper, as well as clean and trim ½ a leek.

Place the onion, green pepper, and leek into a food processor.

Step 3: Blend the Vegetables

Pulse the vegetables in the food processor until they are finely chopped and evenly mixed. Afterwards, transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4: Combine the Pasta and Mayo

Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.

Pour in ½ a cup of mayonnaise and gently mix everything together by hand or with a large spoon until the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 5: Add the Secret Ingredient

Now for the ingredient that takes this macaroni salad to the next level:

Add ½ a cup of Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing and mix thoroughly.

Step 6: Season to Taste

Add a tbsp of kosher salt,granulated garlic, white pepper and onion powder and mix until all the seasonings are evenly distributed and every bite is coated with creamy, flavorful goodness.

Step 7: Chill and Serve

For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

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From our kitchen to yours.

Chef Andrew