Homemade Macaroni Salad {Easy Recipe!}

Ingredients

• 2 cups (about 1/2 pound) dry macaroni pasta (use rice or gluten-free pasta for gluten-free version)
• Salt
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onion or green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
• 1 hard boiled egg , chopped
• 1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• A generous amount mayonnaise (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
• Several pinches paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste