Macaroni and Cheese Salad

This is pure picnic food, but can work as a winter 's evening supper as well. Macaroni noodles are cooked up and splashed with vinegar and then folded into chilled veggies - tomatoes, cheese, peppers, green onions, and celery. Then comes the herbed mayonnaise. Serves six.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• 8 cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped celery
• 1.5 cups macaroni
• 0.25 teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.

Step 3

Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.