MACARONI SALAD

Macaroni Salad image

Provided by Joanne

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) box rotini smart taste pasta (Or any short cut pasta)
1 1/4 cups good quality mayonnaise (or (to taste)
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 parsley, chopped
3 chopped hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

Make Dressing:.
In a small bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, onion, sugar, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine, set aside. Note: You can do this in advance and refrigerate.
Bring large Pot of salted water to boil for pasta, Cook pasta according to package directions (al dente). Drain, and return to hot pot.
To the pasta add the peas and carrots, dressing, mayonnaise, and optional ingredient. Toss well to combine. Taste for seasoning, add more salt and/or pepper if needed.
Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 100.1, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 18