Broccoli Macaroni Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups uncooked small elbow macaroni, cooked,drained,rinsed in cold water,cooled
• 3/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded,in small dice
• 3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup raisins or 3/4 cup sultana
• 2 -2 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into very small pieces
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
• 1/2 cup miracle whip (regular or light)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine noodles, veggies, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, miracle whip, vinegar, and sugar well.
• 3 pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• 4 season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 chill for at least 1 hour before serving in a covered bowl.
• 6 stir again before serving and adjust seasonings if needed.
• 7 if too dry, add a an extra spoonful of may or miracle whip if desired.