"Red" Macaroni Salad

Submitted by Rhonda J

"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: 24hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[Bluemonkey]

I first had this at my parent's house and was pleasantly surprised! Add a couple of tins of shrimp or some fresh cooked shrimp, lobster or crab and it's fabulousness increases exponentially!

 

[Fluffy]

I made this salad to take to a pool party today. It was a nice change from the usual mayo or Italian dressing macaroni salad. Everyone really enjoyed it. I will certainly make this one again. Thanks for posting.

 

[jakenett]

Terrific hit with salad beans!

 

[Jazze22]

I cut this recipe in half since I was making for just me and I loved it. The dressing reminds me of the Western French Dressing that is one of my favorites. Thanks for the recipe. Next time I'll have to make the whole recipe.