Recipe: Company Macaroni Salad, Ham Macaroni Salad, and Shrimp Salad

COMPANY MACARONI SALAD

4 cups (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 1/2 cups salad dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped carrots
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
GARNISH:
1 hard-cooked egg, sliced
Parsley
paprika

Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Cool. (Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.)

Combine with remaining ingredients except garnish in a large bowl; toss lightly until all ingredients are well blended. Chill.

Garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg, parsley and paprika.

VARIATIONS:

HAM MACARONI SALAD:
Add 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham to recipe as above.

SHRIMP SALAD:
Add 1 1/2 cups (8 ounce frozen package) shrimp, thawed, or two 6 ounce cans shrimp, drained, to recipe as above.

Servings: 12 to 14