Sweet & Sour Seashells Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Seashells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb shell macaroni, uncooked; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup cider vinegar; ½ cup orange juice; ½ cup water; 3 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 dash salt, to taste; 1 dash black pepper, to taste; 2 ounces pimientos, sliced; 2 small cucumbers; 2 small onions, thinly sliced; 18 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 lb shell macaroni, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup orange juice
½ cup water
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash black pepper, to taste
2 ounces pimientos, sliced
2 small cucumbers
2 small onions, thinly sliced
18 lettuce leaves

1
Cook macaroni in unsalted water, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
2
Stir in oil.
3
Transfer to 4-quart bowl.
4
Place sugar, vinegar, orange juice, water, prepared mustard, salt, pepper and pimento in blender.
5
Process at low speed 15-20 seconds, or just enough so flecks of pimento can be seen.
6
Pour over macaroni.
7
Score cucumber peel with fork tines.
8
Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice thinly.
9
Add to pasta with onion slices.
10
Toss well.
11
Marinate, covered, in refrigerator 24 hours.
12
Stir occasionally.
13
Drain and serve on lettuce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shell macaroni, uncooked, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Seashells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet & Sour Seashells

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