Homestyle Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1  pound cavatappi or macaroni pasta
• 4  hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1  cup chopped celery
• 1/3  cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1  tablespoon minced jalapeño, optional
• 1/3  cup chopped red onion
• 1/2  cup buttermilk
• 1/2  cup mayonnaise
• 2-1/2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3  tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 1-1/4  teaspoons salt
• 1/4  teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Transfer to colander and rinse under cold water; drain.

2. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl until well blended. Add cooled pasta and toss to coat. Makes fourteen 1-cup servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Cover salad and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.