Easy Macaroni Salad

This is a super easy salad that everyone loves. Adding the cheddar cheese makes it extra kid friendly, too. Experiment with various ingredients to find what your family likes best. This is easy for children to help make, and perfect to take to a party or cookout. Vegan options are noted as well.

• 1 lb. elbow macaroni


• 2 hard boiled eggs - omit for vegans


• ½ cup chopped celery


• ½ cup chopped onions


• 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (optional) - can use Vegan Gourmet Cheddar Cheese Alternative for Vegans


• 1 cup Marzetti slaw dressing - vegans can make a yummy slaw dressing from 2/c cup Vegenaise or Nayonaise mixed with 1/3 cup prepared yellow mustard


• ¼ cup sweet pickle relish


• Salt and pepper to taste

Cook macaroni according to package, rinse with cold water, and drain well
Pour into a large serving bowl
Shell and chop the eggs
Add the chopped celery and onions
Add the cheese, if desired
Mix together well and then stir in slaw dressing and relish
Add salt and pepper to taste
Refrigerate until ready to serve

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