Classic Macaroni Salad

By charlotteh371

Yields: 10 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 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.

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.