Classic Macaroni Salad
Tastebuds May 19, 2024
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/



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