Waldorf Pasta Salad

• 3/4 c. rotini or corkscrew macaroni, uncooked
• 1-1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. poppy seeds
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 c. chopped black walnuts
• 1 large red delicious apple, peeled or unpeeled and chopped
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced, or 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• 1/2 (10-oz.) block cheddar cheese, cut into bite size pieces
• 3 Tbsp. seedless raisins
• 1 c. chopped cooked chicken (optional)

1. Cook macaroni
2. according to package directions, using 1 teaspoon salt in water; drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, mustard and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Add drained macaroni, walnuts, apples, celery, cheese, raisins, and chicken, if desired.
5. Toss to blend well.
6. Serve with crackers.

rotini, salt, oil, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard, black walnuts, red delicious apple, celery, cheddar cheese, raisins, chicken

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=80831 (may not work)