Summer Macaroni Salad

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 to 4 Tbsp. water or 2% milk
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 small sweet yellow, orange, or red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion and celery. add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate covered for 2 hours or until cold. Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing to add just before serving.

To serve, stir in reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley.