Classic Macaroni Salad

Serves: 1
Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 40 g uncooked elbow macaroni
• 25 ml mayonnaise
• 6 ml distilled white vinegar
• 15 g white sugar
• 4 ml prepared yellow mustard
• 0.9 g salt
• 0.1 g ground black pepper
• 1/8 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/8 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Optional:

• 3 g grated carrot
• 2 g chopped pimento peppers

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

2. In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Take a large bowl and toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.