Retro Macaroni Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, for ganish
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup mayonnaise (homemade or high quality commercial-brand)
• salt and fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare the macaroni according to the package directions; drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• 2 transfer the pasta into a large serving bowl; add in the olive oil and vinegar; toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 3 add in the onion, bell peppers, and celery; stir to combine.
• 4 to make the dressing: whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
• 5 pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture; toss gently to coat thoroughly.
• 6 serve immediately or may refrigerate up to 8 hours.
• 7 sprinkle with parsly right before serving.