Wow, rfinger, do you bring back memories.
Just got back from Gettysburg and saw the thread. And I think the knock off recipe Michael posted may not be too far off, but I have not had the stuff (Durkees) in, oh, more than 30 years (actually maybe a bit more, but don't look that old, lol).
Called the local supermarkets but they don't seem to carry it. Rats.
Would love to deconstruct it, look upon that as a challange and have great fun doing so, but gotta find some first.
In the meantime, I agree that Dijon and Miracle Whip or mayo would work well in a pasta salad.
Michael is, as always, correct that a tad of Worcestershire sauce never did anything but improve almost any dish, and I would also add a bit of vinegar, and yes, a dash of hot sauce.
To me a pasta salad screams for some herbs, including chives.
But I will get some Durkees, wow, can't believe they still make that stuff.
Thanks again and hope your salad turned (or turns) our great.