Retro Macaroni Salad

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, for ganish
• Dressing
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup mayonnaise (homemade or high quality commercial-brand)
• salt and fresh ground white pepper

1. Prepare the macaroni according to the package directions; drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
2. Transfer the pasta into a large serving bowl; add in the olive oil and vinegar; toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Add in the onion, bell peppers, and celery; stir to combine.
4. To make the dressing: whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
5. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture; toss gently to coat thoroughly.
6. Serve immediately or may refrigerate up to 8 hours.
7. Sprinkle with parsly right before serving.

elbow macaroni, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, celery, parsley, dressing, lemon juice, garlic, mayonnaise, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/retro-macaroni-salad-116616 (may not work)