Mmmmmm Monday featuring Macaroni Salad

It's time to feature my first recipe on the blog :)  Since picnic and grilling season is here, I thought I'd give you one of my "go to" salad recipes-- Macaroni Salad. 

According to my Mom, this recipe can be traced back to Aunt Verona.  I basically use their same recipe with the addition of green peppers :)  People love this salad and it is one of my most requested recipes. 

This makes a fair sized salad and keeps for about 2-3 days. 

Macaroni Salad

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups of macaroni (rotini, medium shells, etc..)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1-2 cucumbers, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 
• 3-4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 green pepper, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of Miracle Whip or salad dressing
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup of milk (or a little less)
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 tsp. prepared mustard

Directions: 
Boil pasta shells with 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook it al dente (according to package directions), drain, rinse with cold water and chill.

Add cucumbers, onion , tomatoes, and green pepper.

Toss with dressing and chill at least 2 hours before serving.