Creamy Macaroni Salad

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Found this recipe in an old cookbook about 40 years ago. I have perfected like I wanted it and now it does taste really good on a hot summer day.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1 each med. green and red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 C. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 1 C. chopped celery
  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Grape tomatoes for garnish

Directions

Cook macaroni acccording to pkg. directions; do not add salt. Drain macaroni in colander and run cold water over it to cool it. Drain throughly.

For the dressing: in a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until well blended. Add cooked macaroni, chopped celery, onions, peppers and lemon zest. Toss to coat evenly. Place salad on serving platter. Garnish with grape tomatoes halved and quartered.

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