Sweet and Sour Seashells

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. uncooked small seashell macaroni (9 cups cooked)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz. jar sliced pimentos
  • 2 small cucumbers
  • 2 small onions thinly sliced
  • 18 lettuce leaves
Directions
1. Cook macaroni in unsalted water, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Stir in oil.



2. Transfer to 4-quart bowl. Place sugar, vinegars, water, prepared mustard, salt, pepper, and pimento in blender. Process at low speed 15-20 seconds, or just enough so flecks of pimento can be seen. Pour over macaroni.



3. Score cucumber peel with fork tines. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice thinly. Add to pasta with onion slices. Toss well.



4. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator 24 hours. Stir occasionally.



5. Drain and serve on lettuce.



Yield: 18 servings--Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 153.3
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 31.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

Member Reviews
  • BREN1467
    Next time I would marinate the veggies first before adding the pasta. It soaked up all the marinade in the 24 hours. Very good though. I also used Splenda instead of sugar. - 6/18/08
  • BASKETLADY6
    This is an excellent recipe! I substituted Splenda for the sugar, and I also added yellow squash. We loved it! - 6/14/09
  • FLUFFY_KITTY
    I will not make this again! I should have known better about adding vinegar! If I used brine I would probably like it. - 6/9/09
  • BASKET-CASE
    This is a 5-star recipe...you cann add other veggies, especially during the summer season, and it really makes a meal! Love it!!!! - 6/9/09
  • LOSE4HEALTH
    Delicious and tangy. - 6/12/08
  • WHITNEY730
    I thought the salad was great. - 6/10/08
  • GINI45
    Excellent!! Especially for the summer. Dress it up or down what ever makes it more your own. - 6/9/08
  • MOOKBALL
    Tri coloredpasta would make this more colorful and apetizing. - 6/9/08
  • LYNCKA
    This is really tasty and you can add a lot more things if you want. I think next time I would add a little chopped green pepper, celery and black beans. What a great, tasty, versatile recipe. I agree-great for pot luck supper!! - 1/21/08
  • BLUECAMEO
    great for a pot luck supper - 3/16/07
  • HEALTHYDESIRE
    Just a little too much vinegar. - 1/6/10
  • JUDY1676
    sounds like something I would like! - 6/20/09
  • GABIRUSZCZAK
    This sounds both light and refreshing...I will have to try for the next family picnic... - 6/9/09
  • SNOEBUD
    wow this sounds great - 6/9/09
  • MYSTIGHOST
    I will definitely be trying this recipe! I especially like the suggestion for tri-colored noodles. That does sound yummy! - 6/9/09
  • JOANWILLBIKE
    I don't think people who are trying to lose weight should eat white pasta. Why not try whole grain pasta? It's got more fiber and nutrition. - 6/9/09
  • DAINS859
    Sounds really good. Can' wait to try it! - 6/9/09
  • NATUREDOC
    marinate the veggies before adding the pasta. - 12/9/08
  • PJEANNIE1951
    Will make this one, great for this hot weather, will use splenda instead of the sugar, though. - 6/9/08
  • TRUCKINGMAMA
    sound real good.I am going to try it. - 6/9/08
  • CAROLJ35
    Sounds interesting. Do you think it would work with whole wheat macaroni??? I have finally found some that is palatable. - 6/9/08
  • MOJOES49829
    I am going to make for an upcoming party - 6/9/08