Mamma's Macaroni Salad

My mamma has made this macaroni salad for as long as I can remember. A spring or summer cookout is not complete without this side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• ½ cup minced celery
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

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. Drain and allow to cool.

Step 2

Combine mayonnaise, red onion, celery, parsley, pimento, relish, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 3

Once macaroni has cooled, add to the mixing bowl and toss to combine with the dressing. Chill until read to serve for about 2 hours.