Mom’s Macaroni Salad

(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)

Source: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/moms_macaroni_salad/

Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Dinner, appetizer, salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups (about 1/2 lb) dry macaroni pasta (use rice pasta for gluten-free version)
• Salt
• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
• 1 roasted red bell pepper*, chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onion or green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
• A generous amount of mayonnaise (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
• Several pinches of paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1 Cook macaroni, as directed on its package, in at least 2 quarts of salted water (1 teaspoon of salt per quart of water). When cooked through, but still slightly firm (al dente) remove from heat, drain and rinse with cool water until room temperature.

2. 2 While macaroni is cooking, put chopped onions into a small bowl and sprinkle the lemon juice or vinegar over them. This will serve to take the edge off the onions.

3. 2 Combine cooked macaroni, onions, and all other ingredients in a large serving bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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