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.

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar
• 0.6666666666666666 cup white sugar
• 2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 0.25 cup grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Steps

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.
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.