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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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 529mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g

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