Fourth of July Macaroni Salad—What a Way to Celebrate!

Name: Fourth of July Macaroni Salad—What a Way to Celebrate!
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1/4 pound whole-wheat elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

January 24, 2012

Cooks' Note

Perfect for the backyard picnic, this salad is colorful and chock full of onion, bell pepper, and olives. You could easily add cooked chicken or shrimp for an even more substantial lunch.

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