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

Ingredients

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