MOM'S MACARONI SALAD

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This is the salad my Mom has always made for us. It is zippy yet almost sweet. It is not the traditional creamy style but is made with a vinaigrette instead. It never hangs around very long at our place!

Provided by Rina

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups macaroni
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
4 cucumbers, sliced
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground mustard
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water
  • In a small bowl mix sugar, parsley, vinegar, salt, oil, dried mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Combine onions, tomato and cucumber with macaroni. Pour dressing over noodles. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 202.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

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