Deli Macaroni Salad

Name: Deli Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 24 h 13 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
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

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Ready In:: 24hrs 13mins
Ingredients:: 10
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

Cook pasta until ala dente. Drain and rinse well with cold water.
Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer in a saucepan. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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.
To finish:
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.