macaroni and chicken salad

4 cups cooked, cooled and drained macaroni
2-2-1/2 cups cooked, cooled chicken
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced radishes
3/4 cup chopped scallions
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon dill weed
Pasta salad dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients and toss lightly with pasta salad dressing. Salt and pepper to taste and chill and marinate for 1 hour or so. Add a little more dressing if desired and serve. Makes 4-5 servings.

Pasta salad dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper
Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Put all ingredients in a covered jar and shake well. Add a dash of hot pepper sauce if you like. Keep refrigerated.

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