Description

Are you looking for a great tasting and satisfying pasta salad? This one is it. It can be tailored to your own tastes by adding or substituting ingredients to your liking.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked in well-salted water
• dressing:
• 1 c. mayonnaise, plus an extra spoon to taste
• 1/4 c. white vinegar
• 1 - 2 T. sugar
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 2 t. kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 t. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 c. green onions, white and light green parts
• 1 c. finely diced celery
• 3/4 c. diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 c. diced green pepper, poblano and/or jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 c. grated carrot

Steps

1. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again. Set aside.
2. Wash, cut/prepare veggies. Mix wet dressing ingredients well, add in spices, stir. Add in remaining dressing ingredients, stir, then add in prepared elbow macaroni. Mix well. Refrigerate. Serve.
3. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately.