Piquant Macaroni Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (4 c.) elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. salt
4 to 6 qt. boiling water
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 lb. American cheese
1/4 c. scallions, sliced
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. salad oil
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 (12 oz.) can ham or luncheon meat
3/4 c. green pepper, chopped
3/4 c. celery, chopped

Preparation

Cook macaroni in salted water until tender; drain.
Rinse in cold water and drain in colander.
Mix vinegar, oil, paprika, salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
Add macaroni and mix lightly; chill for 1 hour.
Cut meat, cheese, peppers, celery and scallions with macaroni mixture.
Toss lightly; chill thoroughly.
Garnish with pimento strips and watercress if desired.