Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 10 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
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; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

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
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)

PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 4h10m	TOTAL TIME 4h30m
YIELD 10 servings

Instructions

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.
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.

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