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.
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- Serves: 10 persons
Ingredients
- 4cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1cup mayonnaise
- ¼cup distilled white vinegar
- ⅔cup white sugar
- 2½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1large onion, chopped
- 2stalks celery, chopped
- 1green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- ¼cup grated carrot
- 2tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
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.