Summer Salad
["2 (7 oz.) boxes ring macaroni", "3/4 to 1 c. diced onion", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. vinegar", "1 c. diced celery", "1 c. diced cucumbers, do not peel", "1 1/2 c. salad dressing", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. shredded carrots", "diced ham (optional)"]
["Cook macaroni according to directions on package.", "Drain and rinse with cold water.", "In a bowl, mix together the pepper, salad dressing, sugar, salt and vinegar. Blend well.", "Stir in vegetables, ham and noodles. Refrigerate overnight."]
["ring macaroni", "onion", "pepper", "sugar", "vinegar", "celery", "cucumbers", "salad dressing", "salt", "carrots", "ham"]