Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsly grated
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped, can use red
  • 1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Cook macaroni according to package.
  • While it is cooking, combine tomato, cheese, carrot, celery, green or red pepper, olives, and onion in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in mayonnaise and vinegar.
  • When the macaroni is done, immediately run cold water over the pasta in a colander to stop cooking and to rinse.
  • Add the macaroni to tomato mixture. Toss gently to mix. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, to let the flavors blend.