Mom's Macaroni Salad

Juicy tomato and crunchy cucumber are tossed with onion and macaroni, then dressed with a tangy blend of vinegar, sugar, mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let the salad chill before serving.

• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• ground black pepper to taste
• ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• 2 ½ cups macaroni
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 4 cucumbers, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water

Step 2

In a small bowl mix sugar, parsley, vinegar, salt, oil, dried mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Step 3

Combine onions, tomato and cucumber with macaroni. Pour dressing over noodles. Chill and serve.