Classic Macaroni Salad

This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.