Cook the macaroni, drain, let cool and set aside.
Now, your mixing the good stuff in. Ready? Here we go: Mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix that all up and then pour in a little milk and a little juice from the relish jar, just a splash of each. A good cook tastes their creations as they go along, so make sure you taste this and adjust the ingredients to your taste.
Pour about 3/4 of the dressing over the cooled macaroni. It may seem thin, but it will thicken when you chill it.
Stir in olives, peppers, relish, and onions. Pour on a little more of the dressing, mix it up and chill for at least 2 hours. Let me know what you think. This is not your grandmothers macaroni salad. |