Macaroni Salad With A Twist

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 1 pound diced cooked ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 28 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. drain pasta, but do not rinse. let stand 5 minutes.
• to make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. set aside.
• combine the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, and ham in a large bowl. stir in the dressing. add the pasta and toss gently to blend all ingredients. chill at least 4 hours before serving.