WALDORF PASTA SALAD

Ingredients

3/4 cup rotini or corkscrew macaroni, uncooked
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup chopped black walnuts
1 large red delicious apple, peeled or unpeeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced, or 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 (10-ounce) block Cheddar cheese,cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons seedless raisins
1 cup 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, dry 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. Makes 2-3 servings.

—Peggy Key, Marshall County