Classic Macaroni Salad

The perfect side dish for a Memorial Day barbecue!

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
• 2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup grated carrot (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (Optional)

 

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and macaroni together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, and pimentos.

Step 4

Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

 

 

 

 

Recipe and image sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/81108/classic-macaroni-salad/