Classic Macaroni Salad

This easy macaroni salad with crunchy veggies tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing is always a popular side dish at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!

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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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