Macaroni Salad

Submitted by Joanne

"Perfect summer side dish."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

• Dressing

• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

• Garnish

• 1⁄4 parsley, chopped

• Optional Ingredients

• 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs

directions

1. Make Dressing:

2. 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.
3. Bring large Pot of salted water to boil for pasta, Cook pasta according to package directions (al dente). Drain, and return to hot pot.
4. 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.
5. Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley.