Sunday, September 2, 2007

My Mother-in-law's Macaroni ( Pasta ) Salad w/ Catalina Dressing

I had totally forgotten about this recipe until someone asked me to make it for a labor day picnic.

Ingredients
  • 1 package / box elbow macaroni
  • 1 - 2 cucumbers
  • 1 green pepper
  • Radishes
  • Catalina Dressing
  • Mayonaise

Cook macaroni according to package

While cooking, cut cucumbers, pepper, radishes. How many and what size should they be cut? Whatever you like. I cut the cucumbers and radishes into cubes, not slices. We like lots of veggies, so I use a lot.

Cool macaroni and combine, in a bowl, with veggies

Coat with Catalina dressing and marinate for 1 hour. Just coat, do not use too much

Combine with mayo to taste, and add salt and pepper

Now, I am forever dieting, so I use fat free or low fat mayo along with low fat Catalina. I do not notice the difference, but you may want to try with the "regular" stuff first.

Enjoy!

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