Marvelous macaroni salad

  • 1 package uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup Low Fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold running water. In a large bowl, mix together the low fat mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions, carrots and jalapeno peppers. Stir in the macaroni. Refrigerate until chilled before serving, at least 30 minutes.

Pasta salad is a perfect dish for versatility; it's easily portable and can be served either hot or cold. This is a basic, nice and simple macaroni salad that everyone seems to enjoy.

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