Tuna Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad is a favorite in our family any time of the year and with the addition of a can of tuna, a side dish becomes a main dish. Tuna and macaroni are pantry staples in most homes so dinner can quickly and inexpensively be prepared with what is readily available. A wonderful plus with most salad recipes is that almost any ingredient can be substituted with whatever you have available. Keep it simple. The most important thing is the family gathering together for the evening meal at the end of a long day. Blessings...

Recipe:

1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni
3/4 cup mayonnaise, I use lite
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. wet mustard
1 tbsp. sugar (if needed)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped sweet green or red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold running water to cool.
2. In a large bowl combine the mayo, vinegar, mustard, sugar (if using), salt and pepper.
3. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and chill to blend flavors.

Yield: 6 cups
218 calories per cup if using lite mayo
2 gms. fiber