A depression era staple my mother whipped up for hot summer days. This cool 4 ingredient side dish is cheap, filling, and incredibly refreshing

Directions

Cook the macaroni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until just past al dente and slightly soft, about 8–10 minutes or according to package directions.

For this old-fashioned style salad, you actually want the pasta a bit softer than for hot dishes—it absorbs the dressing better and gives that nostalgic, creamy texture.

Drain and cool the pasta: Drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse briefly under cold running water to stop the cooking and cool it