My mom showed me how. Use 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 jar of diced pimentos and the juice, black pepper, a few dashes of tabasco, then slowly stir in Hellman's mayo until it is moist enough. I never measure the mayo, same with potato salad, I just add small amounts at a time because you can always add more, but you can't take it back out! We love it on crackers or sandwiches, keeps in closed container in fridge a long time.