Macaroni Salad

Name: Macaroni Salad
Ingredients: 2 to 4 c. macaroni; 1/4 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. chopped cucumber; 1/4 c. chopped green or black olives; 1/3 to 1/2 c. mayonnaise (Cains plain) or soy mayo; 1/4 c. chopped onion (optional); 1/2 c. cubed cheese, tofu or vegetarian cheese (Cheddar type)

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 to 4 c. macaroni
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped cucumber
1/4 c. chopped green or black olives
1/3 to 1/2 c. mayonnaise (Cains plain) or soy mayo
1/4 c. chopped onion (optional)
1/2 c. cubed cheese, tofu or vegetarian cheese (Cheddar type)

Directions

1

In a large saucepan 3/4 full of boiling water, a dash of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil, put macaroni in and cook for about 10 minutes.
2

Makes sure it's done by trying 1 piece that's cooled a little, then drain in strainer and run cool water over it.
3

Let drain 5 minutes, shaking occasionally to get more water out.
4

Pour into large mixing bowl.
5

Mix in celery, cucumber, olives, cheese and mayonnaise.
6

Add more mayonnaise, if desired.
7

Chill at least 1 hour before serving.