Here it is from Epi, it was Charlie who posted it. I fixed the format.
Charlie : Katie, I hav e been using this macaroni salad for years-it is from the late Bert Green-REC: The Store Cold Ziti Salad...
Posted: May 25, 2000 11:41 AM
The Store Cold Ziti Salad with Tomato and Peppers Recipe By :Bert Green Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:45 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 1/2 tablespoons Salt
1 pound Ziti pasta
1/4 cup milk
1 each red onion
2 each tomatoes
6 each sweet pickles
2 small green peppers -- seeded
1 large shallot
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 packets G. Washington brown bouillon powder freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1/4 cup fresh dill -- roughly chopped
salt and pepper -- to taste
1. Bring a 4-quart saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbl salt , then add the Ziti. Boil to al dente. Drain. Rinse in cold water. Drain again.
2. Place the cooked Ziti in a bowl. Add enough milk (about 1/4 cup) to thoroughly moisten the Ziti and toss.
3. Chop the onion, tomatoes, pickles, and peppers into 1/4-inch cubes. Reserve a large tablespoon of each for garnish. Mince the shallot.
4. Beat the sour cream and mayonnaise together with a whisk until creamy, and add the bouillon powder, 1/2 tbl salt, and the pepper. (Thin with milk if necessary). Pour over the Ziti. Add the shallots, tomatoes, pickles, green peppers, vinegar, and pickle juice. Mix well.
5. Garnish with the reserved vegetables. Cut fresh dill over all. Serve chilled.
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