Classic Macaroni Salad

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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.
  4 h 30 m
  10 servings 
  390 cals

    Ingredients

. 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 

 . 1 cup mayonnaise

 . 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 

 . 2/3 cup white sugar
         Domino Premium Pure Cane Sugar Granulated 

 . 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 

 . 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

 . 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 

 . 1 large onion, chopped 

 . 2 stalks celery, chopped 

 . 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 

 . 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional) 

 . 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

 Directions

Prep  20 m
Cook  10 m
Ready In 4 h 30 m


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.

Source : allrecipes

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