Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad

This creamy macaroni salad with bell pepper, carrots, celery, and pimento peppers is a real crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
390 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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
Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients.
Step 4
Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and macaroni together in a large bowl.
Step 5
Stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, and pimentos.
Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup grated carrot
  • 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2.5 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

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