B's Macaroni Salad...yum!

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 1 pkg tri-color rotini; uncooked
• 1.5 cup olive oil mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 pkg frozen peas
• 2 chicken breasts; cubed (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the rotini, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, peas, rotini and chicken (optional). Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.