A simple, straightforward mix of crispy cucumber, sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes and zingy onions get tossed around with macaroni, then bathed with a creamy dressing for a delightful picnic salad.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 small cucumbers, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 3/4 cups creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
- 1/4 cup milk
PREPARATION:
Cook macaroni pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water and drain.
In a large bowl add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and onion.
Blend the milk and creamy salad dressing together in a small bowl until smooth and to your liking of thickness.
Add cooled pasta and salad dressing mixture to large bowl of chopped vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate until chilled. Serve.