Mom's Macaroni Salad

My Mom has been making this salad since I was a kid and it has always been a summertime favorite. I don't usually measure, so the ingredients listed below are approximate. It is great by itself or as a side dish to your favorites from a BBQ.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  lb macaroni
• 1  cup green onion (chopped)
• 2  cups baby dill pickles (chopped)
• 2  cups sweet pickles (chopped)
• 2  cups cheddar cheese (cubed)
• 2 -3  cups mayonnaise (as desired)
• 2  cups celery (chopped)
• 1 1⁄2 cups black olives (sliced)

Directions

1. Cook macaroni and rinse under cold water.
2. Place macaroni in large bowl.
3. Chop baby dills, sweet pickles, green onions, celery and add to macaroni.
4. Cube the cheddar and add to macaroni.
5. Drain the can of olives and add to macaroni.
6. Mix the mayonnaise into the salad and stir until salad is coated.
7. Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
8. Add salt and pepper as needed.