"Red" Macaroni Salad

This is not your usual macaroni salad....there is no Miracle Whip in this. When i first saw it i was a little put off because of the looks of it, but was sooo surprised when i tasted it!!Glad i did! Tasty & a nice change.(I put 1 day for cook time as this is best made ahead of time,i am guessing on servings also as it depends on the appetites and the venue!)

• Ready In: 24 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni, cooked,drained & cooled
• 1  green pepper, diced small
• 1  onion, diced
• 3 -4  stalks celery, sliced small (up to one cup can be used)
• 1  cup fresh tomato, diced
• 1  cup cucumber, diced

• Sauce

• 1  cup  oil
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl, combine your macaroni& diced veggies.
2. (first 6 ingredients.) In another bowl, combine sauce ingredients, blending well.
3. (or combine them in a covered container and shake well.) Pour sauce over the macaroni& vegetables.
4. Mix well& chill.
5. This can be made up to a day before for fullest flavour.
6. Great for a BBQ!
7. May be kept 3-4 days in refrigerator.