Marinated Macaroni Salad

This salad is my new favorite!  I was introduced to it on Easter Sunday.  My mom had made it and brought to our little dinner that we had.  My husband actually loved it!!!  Shocking because he isn't much of a salad lover.

Marinated Macaroni Salad


14 oz. bag of macaroni
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
Celery - small bunch, chopped
1-3 green peppers, chopped
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 head broccoli, chopped
4-6 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
Miracle Whip, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper


Cook 14 oz. of macaroni as directed.


In a blender, combine oil, catsup, red wine vinegar and sugar.  Once the marinade is mixed well, pour in a bowl with a lid, stir in the macaroni.  Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

The next day add celery, green peppers, cauliflower, eggs and parsley.  Stir it all together

Add Miracle Whip, salt and pepper right before serving.