Waldorf Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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