Deli Macaroni Salad

this tastes awesome, found it on the internet, don't want to misplace it again

• Ready In: 24 hrs 13 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces macaroni
• 3  cups sugar
• 2  cups vinegar
• 2  medium tomatoes, diced
• 1  green pepper, diced
• 1  cucumber, diced
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried basil, more if fresh
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta until ala dente. Drain and rinse well with cold water.
2. Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer in a saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Prepare macaroni, al dente. Place cooked macaroni in a bowl and pour the brine over it,(put in a large plastic bag). Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
4. To finish:
5. Drain the macaroni from the brine. Mix the mayonnaise, basil, salt and pepper together. Add pasta, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber and red onion. Toss to combine. Serve.