Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup mayonaise; 2/3 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 2 1/2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard; 1 1/2 tsps salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional); 2 tbsp chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Classic Macaroni Salad

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Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonaise
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 tsps salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tbsp chopped pimento peppers (optional)

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and macaroni together in a large bowl.
Stir in celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, and pimentos.
Refrigerate salad for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.