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4TH OF JULY MACARONI SALAD
  • 1 (16 oz.) box large macaroni
  • 4 oz. fresh or frozen (defrosted) cut green beans
  • 1 small cucumber, sliced
  • 1 large ripe tomato, cored and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 c. cubed cooked ham (4 oz.)
  • 1/2 c. cubed cooked turkey (4 oz.)
  • 1/2 c. cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
  • 1/2 c. pitted black olives, halved
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 7 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or 1 tsp. garlic powder
  1. Cook, drain and rinse macaroni; cool.
  2. Cook green beans in boiling water just until crisp and tender; rinse.
  3. Cut fresh ones in 2-inch lengths.
  4. Place in large salad bowl.
  5. Add cucumber, tomato, ham, turkey, cheese and olives.
  6. Whisk together oil, vinegar, parsley, mustard, sugar, cayenne, paprika and garlic in small bowl.
  7. Pour over salad; toss well.
  8. Stir in macaroni.
  9. Chill 1 hour.


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