Macaroni Salad Virginia Style

A macaroni salad that utilizes tarragon vinegar for a delicious tangy taste. For optimum flavor, chill the salad 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups macaroni
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
• 1 large tomato, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together butter, tarragon vinegar, flour and egg. Stirring continuously, heat 10 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the tarragon vinegar mixture with mayonnaise.

Step 4

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and pour into the bowl with the sauce. Stir until the macaroni is well coated.

Step 5

Mix the coated macaroni with the eggs, cucumber, tomato, green bell pepper and salt.