Recipe: Boarding House Macaroni Salad

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From: Nancy,.SanFran

Boarding House Macaroni Salad
Source: Smoke & Spice; by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison, (c) 1994.
Serves 6 to 8

1 pound Macaroni *
6 ounces To 8 oz mild or medium -
Cheddar cheese -- cubed small
1 1/2 cups Baby peas -- fresh or frozen
1 medium Green bell pepper -- chopped
1 medium Onion -- chopped
2/3 cup Sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Plain yogurt
1/4 cup Chopped pimientos
White pepper to taste

* Preferably small elbows or shells, cooked and drained.

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients.

Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour to develop the flavors. The salad keeps well for several days.

Variation: Add a minced clove or two of garlic, or some sliced green olives.