Sharron'S Macaroni Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. salad oil
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/3 c. vinegar
dash of pepper
1 pkg. macaroni twists
1 purple onion, in rings
2 medium cucumbers, diced
1 small can peas
1/2 c. celery, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
grated cheese (optional)

Preparation

In blender, mix first 7 ingredients for dressing.
Cook macaroni; drain and cool.
Add onion rings, cucumbers, celery, carrots and peas.
Pour dressing over all and let marinate overnight.
Sprinkle grated cheese over top just before serving.