Macaroni Salad

This side dish reminds me of my summers during childhood. Macaroni salad was a go-to addition to any meal from April to August. Probably because it takes no time to make, uses fresh summer vegetables, and is a chilled salad to cool down hot summer evenings. Really, I can't be featuring summer wrap-up recipes without including this one. I bet it was a spring/summer staple in your home too, or something very similar to it. 

• What You'll Need
• 4 cups of cooked shells
• 1 medium tomato diced 
• 1 medium cucumber diced
• 1/2 cup mayo (more or less to taste)
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

• What You'll Do
• Boil the shells until tender. Drain and set aside in a mixing bowl.
• Dice the tomato and cucumber (peel first). 
• Add to the cooled shells. Then mix in the mayo. Sprinkle salt and pepper; stir well. 
• Chill for at least an hour before serving.

If you make a cold pasta salad, tell me what you add to it by leaving a comment below!