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
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and choppe
1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Directions:

Prep20 m Cook10 m Ready In4 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

Footnotes

Tip

Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

by:allrecipes.com