Mindy's Macaroni Salad

I remember my mom making the best macaroni salad when I was a kid. I wanted to make mine similar to hers, but added a few things I like, such as pimiento, vinegar, and a gherkin for a little tartness to balance out the sweetness. My husband, who doesn't really like pasta salads, loves this!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ¾ cup creamy salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• ¼ cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni
• 1 medium sweet gherkin pickle, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the macaroni, celery, sweet onion, pimentos, and pickle. In a separate bowl, mix the creamy salad dressing, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir dressing into the macaroni mixture. Fold in the eggs. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.