Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 cup mayonnaise; 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar; 2.5 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 0.25 cup grated carrot; 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Classic Macaroni Salad

This easy macaroni salad with crunchy veggies tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing is always a popular side dish at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!

4 hr 30 min total 20 min prep 10 min cook 10 390 cal

Instructions

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