Whole Wheat Macaroni Salad

This recipe is a combination of some really good macaroni salads. I love macaroni salad but I never buy it - too soupy in the stores and I hardly make it - I couldn't find a good recipe. We really liked this one. It has lots of veggies in it too - lots of crunch!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whole wheat macaroni
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sweet pickle, chopped

• Dressing

• 1  cup light mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
2. Mix pasta, celery, red onion, red pepper, and sweet pickles in large bowl.
3. Mix dressing and combine with pasta and vegetable mixture.
4. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.