Keith's Summer Macaroni Salad

 This is a Pasta Salad you will take to every Summer Potluck, provided you do that sort of thing.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Pasta Salad 

3/4 lb. elbow pasta, cooked 

 2 stalks celery, chopped 

 1 red bell pepper, chopped 

 1/2 c. black olives, sliced 

 1 medium carrot, shredded 

 Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish 

 For the Dressing 

1 c. mayonnaise 

 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 

 1 tsp. granulated sugar 

 Kosher salt 

 Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine elbows, celery, bell pepper, olives, and carrots. 

Make dressing: 

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. 

Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined. 

Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss. 

Garnish with parsley before serving.

ENJOY!